Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith

About the authors

Najwa Awad: Najwa Awad is a licensed clinical social worker who has provided mental health services to individuals and families for over 15 years. She operates a private practice focused on psychotherapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), with specialisations in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and family conflict, primarily serving women and children. Alongside her clinical work, Najwa is actively engaged in Muslim community education, giving workshops designed to promote psychological health from an Islamic perspective. She is a Fellow at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Her co-authored book 'Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You' addresses the intersection of trauma and faith.

Sarah Sultan: Sarah Sultan is a licensed professional counselor who obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has practiced therapy for over 10 years. She brings together clinical expertise and Islamic scholarship in her teaching, serving as an instructor at both Mishkah University and AlMaghrib Institute, where her courses address the intersections between Islam, psychology, and counseling. She is also a research fellow at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Her co-authored book 'Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You' applies these integrated perspectives to the experience of trauma and its impact on faith.