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Mental Health & Support

9 resources
  • UW Bothell Counseling Center

    Free counseling for enrolled students: in person, by phone, or on Zoom. Crisis walk-ins Mon–Thu 1–3 PM in UW1-080.

  • Naseeha Muslim Helpline

    Free, anonymous, 24/7 support from trained Muslim counselors by phone, text, or chat. Call 1-866-627-3342.

  • Meaningful Psychiatry (Dr. Badeea Qureshi)

    A Muslim psychiatrist in Sammamish, seeing patients online across Washington, with faith included in care if you’d like.

  • MAPS Family & Counseling Services

    Religious counseling at MAPS in Redmond, with referrals to licensed therapists when needed.

  • Muslim Therapist Directory (Washington)

    Find a Muslim therapist or counselor near you in Washington.

  • Khalil Center

    Licensed therapy that brings together psychology and Islamic spirituality, in person and online.

  • Ihsan Coaching

    Online, faith-centered coaching with Muslim therapists for individuals, couples, and families.

  • Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab

    Research, courses, and guides on mental health in the Muslim community, led by Dr. Rania Awaad.

  • Sustenance of the Soul (al-Balkhi)

    A 9th-century Muslim scholar’s guide to anxiety, sadness, and intrusive thoughts. Free from IIIT.

Islamic Learning Online

7 resources
  • SeekersGuidance

    Free online courses in the Islamic sciences, from beginner to advanced, taught by qualified scholars.

  • Zamzam Academy

    Online classes in aqidah, fiqh, tafsir, hadith, and a full ʿālimiyyah course.

  • Al-Qalam Institute (UK)

    Online Arabic and Islamic studies, including the first years of the ʿālimiyyah program.

  • Darul Uloom Online

    Live online ʿālim/ʿālimah program taught in English, then Arabic.

  • The Thinking Muslim

    In-depth podcast conversations with Muslim scholars and thinkers on faith and current affairs.

  • The Thinking Youth

    A podcast by and for young Muslims: conversations on faith, identity, and making a difference.

  • Yaqeen Institute

    Research-based articles, videos, and free courses on faith, doubts, and everyday Muslim life.

In-Person Learning

10 resources
  • Mihraab Foundation (Lynnwood)

    Local seminary with a full-time, ten-month program and weekend classes. About 20 minutes from campus.

  • Darul Uloom Seattle

    Full ʿālimiyyah program for sisters; brothers can take a one-year program.

  • Zaytuna College (California)

    The first accredited Muslim college in the U.S. BA in Liberal Arts & Islamic Studies, MA in Islamic Texts.

  • DarusSalam Seminary (Chicago)

    Seven-year ʿālimiyyah program, with financial aid for many students.

  • Institute of Islamic Education (Chicago)

    Full-time ʿālim/ʿālimah, hifz, and iftaa programs in Elgin, Illinois.

  • Darul Qasim College (Chicago)

    Licensed college for classical Islamic studies, including a master’s in Islamic law and theology.

  • The Qalam Seminary (Dallas)

    Full-time Arabic program, a one-year seminary, and a five-year ʿālimiyyah program.

  • Young Muslims (YM) Sisters

    Weekly halaqas, programs, and friendships through local YM sisters’ groups.

  • Young Muslims (YM) Brothers

    Weekly halaqas, programs, and friendships through local YM brothers’ groups.

  • Darul Uloom New York

    Seven-year ʿālim program built for English-speaking students, in Queens.

Recommended Reading

5 resources
  • Mecca Books

    Online bookstore for traditional Islamic books: Qur’an, hadith, fiqh, seerah, and more.

  • White Thread Press

    Publisher of traditional texts on hadith, spirituality, theology, and fiqh.

  • Turath Publishing

    Quality English translations of classical Islamic works, especially hadith collections.

  • The Divine Reality

    Hamza Tzortzis on God, Islam, and the case against atheism. Free online edition.

  • Sapience Institute

    Free articles, courses, and books on sharing and explaining Islam with confidence.

Career & Professional

5 resources
  • UW Bothell Career Services

    Resume reviews, mock interviews, and help finding jobs and internships.

  • Handshake

    UW’s job and internship board. Sign in with your UW NetID.

  • Muslim Tech Collaborative (MTC)

    A community for Muslims in tech: projects, mentorship, and workshops, with a Seattle hub.

  • Islamic Scholarship Fund

    Scholarships and mentorship for Muslim students going into law, policy, media, or film.

  • American Muslim Health Professionals

    Mentorship and networking for Muslim students heading into health careers.