Drug Addiction


 

Last updated June 14, 2007 

Drugs.....
Scary Nightmares,
Come slowly creeping
Haunting!
Turning your life upside down
Lying, Stealing, Cheating
Losing yourself and acting
Like, an animal.

Written by: Halimah Bint David Ibn William Macquarrie

You have reached a mile stone.  Congratulations.

  Just looking for help is a very important milestone.  This page is dedicated to helping you  find your self through the confusion and haze; to step out of the darkness  into this brilliantly lit life that is waiting for you.  There is so much tranquility and joy to be found with finding your self, your spirituality, your decision making and your health.  If at any time when reading this you start to feel panicky and would like to use please click here  this will give you some techniques on how to relax.  This opens a second page so you will not lose this one, okay.  

Another idea for when you are feeling panicky and really wanting to use you can do any of the following; often times playing a sport, walking, jogging, running,  pilates, sweat room, gym or doing anything positive that it takes to physically wear your self out to calm your nerves.  I suggest that when you finish take a nice hot shower or bath (personal cleanliness) light some richly scented candles for lighting, burn incense sticks for a pleasent aroma, stretch your body out from exercising,  eating some fresh fruit (nectarines, strawberries, peach, cherries, orange ect...) and laying down around very comfortable pillows and read an interesting book or this whole page printed out.  You can also click here for more information on relaxing.

The most important thing is to start with your physical self and your surroundings.  It is highly recomended that you clean your self head to foot very well and put on clean clothes; if you have not done that since the last time you have used.   If you have had the patience to find this page, you are more than half the way through the difficulty. 

Congratulations.  A milestone has been reached

Chances are you probably have a stash somwhere.  Right?  Well go through your possesions and flush it down the toilet.  Go ahead.  Yes, right now.  Get up and flush it away.  It's okay,  I will be right here when you return.

Congratulations.  You have made it through several very important mile stones.

Life is full of opportuntity until you die.  Take advantage of every minute that you have.

Have you cleaned your house lately?  The best way to start a new is to shower real good, put on fresh clothes, get rid of your stash (es) and clean your surroundings especially your bed and places you like to relax on i.e. (couch, chair, floor (with pillows thrown around) and bed)  It's okay as long as the computer stays on I stay here.  Take care of what you need to and come back when your ready.  Feel good about your self; you are doing great even if you are just reading this.  

 

Congratulations if you cleaned your house or at least picked up and made a relaxing place where you can sit and chill.  This is yet another milestone.  

Paced yourself slowly study the foundation of Islam, getting to know Allah and tawheed monotheism for more information click here this will open a seperate page.  Read Invocation prayers and pray the prayers.   Ultimately it is up to you, you know your self and you have to hope in Allah (God).   Alcohol is a drug and will not help you to stay off other drugs.  Allah (God) will make it easy for you to quit all drugs, Insha Allah (God willing).

This is a tradition from the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, collected by honest people and saved for over a thousand years.  These are called hadith and we use them Insha Allah (God willing) to correctly follow our religion of Islam.

Volume 9, Book 93, Number 502:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet said, "Allah says: 'I am just as My slave thinks I am, (i.e. I am able to do for him what he thinks I can do for him) and I am with him if He remembers Me. If he remembers Me in himself, I too, remember him in Myself; and if he remembers Me in a group of people, I remember him in a group that is better than they; and if he comes one span nearer to Me, I go one cubit nearer to him; and if he comes one cubit nearer to Me, I go a distance of two outstretched arms nearer to him; and if he comes to Me walking, I go to him running.' "


" O you who believe! Seek help in patience and the prayer."

Quran 2:153

"Whosoever is in the Heavens and on earth begs of him.  Every day He has a matter to bring forth" (such as giving honor to some, disgrace to some, life to some, death to some, ect.)

Quran 55:29

"Allah is very gracious and kind to his slaves."

Quran 42:19

"And whatever of blessings and good things you have it is from Allah."

Quran 16:53


Volume 8, Book 81, Number 771:

Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab:

During the lifetime of the Prophet there was a man called 'Abdullah whose nickname was Donkey, and he used to make Allah's Apostle laugh. The Prophet lashed him because of drinking (alcohol). And one-day he was brought to the Prophet on the same charge and was lashed. On that, a man among the people said, "O Allah, curse him ! How frequently he has been brought (to the Prophet on such a charge)!" The Prophet said, "Do not curse him, for by Allah, I know  he loves Allah and His Apostle( Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)."

"And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them."

Quran 14:34

"He has completed and perfected His graces upon you, (both) apparent and hidden in Allah, guidance for doing righteous deeds and also the pleasures and delights of the hereafter in Paradise.

Quran 31:20

"Then which of the blessings will you both (jinn and men) deny."

Quran 55:13

"And also in oneself (are signs), will you not then see?"

Quran 51:21

 Admitting to your self you have a problem and that you have no control over your life any more. This is where you must ask Allah of his infinite patience and most merciful care to guide you unto the straight path where all truth is made clear.  It's okay to pray to God himself.  I do it all of the time.  I am very blessed and very grateful to Allah (God).

Going out and joining a support group is preferable early on in your sobriety.  It is vital that you completely change your routine as well as your friends so that you do not relapse back into feeling like you are in a miserable life.  Please do not put yourself under unnecessary pressure by continuing to be in the company of people who use and abuse. 

-         Sweat rooms are highly recommended for inner cleansing

-         Vigorous exercise is great for self esteem and health

Realize that sobriety and your life will not be kept without guidance from your higher power if you seek it and follow the Quran and Sunnah Of the Prophet Muhaamad (saws).

The past is gone, out of our reach... Today is here, Seize the day Don't waste your time brooding over the past.  The past is dead, yesterday is far out of your reach.  Today, however is within your grasp.  When Allah mentioned the affairs of past nations, he said;

"That was a nation who has passed away."

Quran 2:134

The world does not stop turning and neither should you.
Our entire lives are filled today.  We never reach or touch yesterday or tomorrow; we live and breathe in today (s).

"So hold that which I have given you and be grateful."

Quran 7:144
 

"O you who believe! intoxicants and games of chance and (sacrificing to) stones set up and (dividing by) arrows are only an uncleanness, the Shaitan's work; shun it therefore that you may be successful."

Quran Soorah Al-Maidah 5:90

 It is okay to admit that you need help and it is good to ask for help.

I strongly urge you to find a Muslim Masjid and ask around for clear guidance unto the Quran and Sunnah.  Ask around for someone whom does not follow any sect of Islam.  You want a non sectararian Muslim.  I must warn you however.... Unfortunately most Muslims have no real knowledge of Islam and therefore do not practise Islam correctly...They are very bad mannered especially when you tell them you are suicidal or an addict of some sort so beware.  Do not use their defincies as an excuse to just give up.  You are your own best coach so talk to your self (silently)  in an encouraging way to get and stay sober... May Allah grant us all the best of manners and characters.... The best of us, are those of us who have the best manners and characters.....

Researching your spirituality will help you to find a comfort zone with your higher power. There are a lot of religions in the world go ahead and take a look at the major ones to see what you believe is valid.

If you feel anger and hurt at your higher power it is normal for the time being. Realize however that everything happens for a reason.  It is better to make a mistake no matter how big and than realize it is wrong and repent unto God and change your ways than to continue making mistakes.

"Or do you think you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came to those who passed before you?  They were afflicted with severe poverty, ailments and were shaken."

Quran 2:214

"Allah (alone) is sufficient for us, and he is the best disposer of affairs (for us).  So they returned to the Grace and Bounty from Allah.  No harm touched them: and they followed the good pleasure of Allah.  And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty."

Quran 3:173-174

YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR FOUNDATION TO BE WEAK.

 Ensure your success by making a sound decision to turn your life and will over to your higher power, Allah (God). Studying tawheed (monotheism) and the Sunnah ( guidelines of how the meesenger of Allah  lived and behaved) of the Prophet (saws) is an excellent way to begin building a strong and sturdy foundation.


 If you are finding it difficult to continue your sobriety or are beginning to think that there is no problem than make lists of the pro and cons of your actions. For Example: Getting drunk a pro would be you have a temporary sense of not caring and a con would be you do something very embarrassing or something you deeply regret.  This is not an Islamic practise.  This is so you can look at the situation on a piece of paper to aid you in seeking Allah (God) for help in your sobriety.

A supplication to make for when you find something difficult is:

"O Allah (God), there is no ease other than what you make easy.  If you please you can ease sorrow."

Ibn Hibban sahih 2427

An even better supplication in times of hardship is

" There is none worthy of worship but You, glory be unto You.  Surely I was among the wrongdoers.

At-Timirthi 5/529


Pros and cons are very useful in helping you make an informed decision that is smart and not based on some type of carnal need. Whenever you feel the urge to use call a sponsor or other healthy person that is in your life, get busy doing something that will take your mind off of using, write poetry about the negative effects of using and how you feel right then and put to use the pros and cons.

Make a complete and concise moral inventory of your whole self regardless of the pain that it may bring. This is when you analyze your past actions and your moral self. 

This can be very emotionally taxing bad memories will drudge up and you may feel awful about yourself.

  It is okay to cry. Tears are very healing and relieve your body of un-needed stress.   Click here for another page on repentance.

A Muslim supplication for anguish is as follows:

" Oh Allah I hope for your mercy.  Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye (i.e.one moment)  Correct all of my affairs for me. There is no one worthy of worship but you."

Abu Dawud 4/324

A Muslim supplication for worry and grief is:
 
" O Allah (God) I seek refuge in you from grief, sadness, weakness, laziness, miserliness, cowardice and from being overpowered by debt and men."  

Al Bukhari 7/158

The whole purpose of this exercise is to learn from your mistakes, ask for forgiveness from your higher power and to arm you with powerful ammo to continue on with your sobriety so these things never happen again.

The Prophet Muhammad used to ask Allah for forgiveness at least one hundred times a day.
 
Say: "I seek the forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except him, The Living, the Eternal, and I repent unto him."

Allah will forgive you your sins even if you deserted the armys ranks 
(Which is one of the most severest sins)

Abu Dawud 2/85

Another excellent supplication to make is:
 
" Glorified is Allah (God) and Praised is he"

Who ever says this one hundred times a day will have all of his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea.

Al Bukhari 7/168

This is very healing and will aid you in cleansing yourself so that you may begin loving yourself even more.

You are worthy of forgiveness. You do not need to dull the pain with using drugs or alcohol.  I think you will find that prayer is much more effective Insha allah (God willing) and will lighten with tears and forgiveness.  Exercising will help you immensely by shooting endorphins through your body and these will help you to feel very happy and better about yourself. 

 Admit the wrongs that you have discovered and made yourself face from doing your moral inventory to your higher power and your self.  Some like to tell others their sins In Islam we believe that if you repent and keep it to your self Allah(God) will keep it to himself.

Don't expect gratitude from anyone
Since Adams creation people have forgotten Allah's (God's) bounty and have shown him contempt and ingratitude. 

"And they could not find any cause to bear a grudge, except that Allah and his Messenger (Prophet Muhammad peace on him) had enriched them of his bounty."

Quran 9:74

"He who spends his wealth for increase in self purification, and has in his mind no favor from anyone for which a reward is expected in return; except only for the desire to seek the  Countenance of his Lord, the Most High.  He surely will be pleased (when he enters Paradise.)

Quran 92:18-21

 "The Shaitan (the devils helpers)only desires to cause enmity and hatred to spring in your midst by means of intoxicants and games of chance, and to keep you off from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer. Will you then desist?"

Quran Soorah Al-Maidah 5:91

 "And ask forgiveness of Allah; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."

Quran Soorah An-Nisa 4:106

"But sufficient is your Lord as a Guide and Helper."

Quran 25:31

“Be not sad, Surely Allah is with us.”

Quran 9:40

"And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord; and a Garden, the extensiveness of which is (as) the heavens and the earth, it is prepared for those who guard (against evil)."

Quran Soorah Al-Imran 3:133

For more hadith on Paradise

For more on the punishment in Hell, Hell fire

"Invoke Me (and ask me for anything), I will respond to your (invocation).

Quran 40:60

"Peace be upon you, because you persevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!

Quran 13:24


 This is Insha Allah (God willing) where you are ready to ask for forgiveness if you have not already; and to have your higher power (i.e. Allah, God) remove all of the flaws you have recently discovered in your self.

Breathe deep and make a positive effort to insure you never again lose your life to such a horrible state of being by sincerely praising Allah and asking this of him.

"Whosoever is in the Heavens and on earth begs of him.  Every day He has a matter to bring forth" (such as giving honor to some, disgrace to some, life to some, death to some, ect.)

Quran 55:29

"Invoke Me (and ask me for anything), I will respond to your (invocation).

Quran 40:60

This should bring you closer to your higher power and grant you blessed feelings of peace and new beginnings, Insha Allah (God willing).

 Learn the sweetness of humility and for you to ask your higher power to remove any and all of your flawed character traits.  

A Muslim invocation to make for a better character is when you see yourself in the mirror pray:
 
"O Allah (God) just as you have made my physical apperance good make my character good."

Ask this three times in a row

 "Surely those who are with your Lord are not too proud to serve Him, and they declare His glory and throw themselves down in humility before Him."

Quran Soorah Al-A'raf 7:206


 "And they fall down on their faces weeping, and it adds to their humility."

Quran Soorah Al-Isra 17:109

"Therefore remember me, and I will remember you.  Be grateful to Me and never show me ingratitude"

Quran 2:152

Humility is an important asset for you. This will help you to accept your shortcomings and recognize the right that Allah (God) has over you.  Pull up your inner strength to continue your newfound life and freedom from drugs and alcohol.

 Make a list of all persons and actions that have caused some type of harm and be willing to make any and all amends to these persons.

If you would like there is a Muslim supplication you can make for someone you have spoken ill to
 
" O Allah, whomever of the believers I have abused, give him or her the reward of a sacrificial slaughter for it on the day of resurrection."

This is not necessarily about the person forgiving you but about you recognizing you were harmful in some manner and admitting it to the person.

 Make direct amends to people that you have wronged wherever and whenever it is possible, except for when to do this would cause injury to them or someone else.

This can seem particularly difficult especially if there is a feeling of dissension or separation between you and the other person. So in that case just pray to Allah (God) for forgiveness and look inside your self for some way to correct your self so that you do not Insha Allah (God willing) do it again.

“Perhaps Allah will make friendship between you and those whom you hold as enemies.  And Allah has power (over all things), and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

Quran 60:7

"Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. excuse ones who treat you badly) than verily!  He, between whom and you there was enmity, will become) as though he was a close friend.

Quran 41:34

 It is vital to carefully take a personal inventory of your self and when you are wrong promptly admit it to whom-ever may be involved.  This inventory helps you to understand the badness in your character so that you can improve on yourself.

An easy way to accomplish this step is to think carefully before you speak

Backbiting- This is a major no, no and is very easy trap to fall in to.  It is considered backbiting when you talk the truth about someone to someone else and the person whom you are talking about does not/ would not like you to say these things

Slandering- The next no, no.  This is when you are not telling the truth (lying) about someone, to someone else and the person you are talking about  does not/would not like what you are saying.


Before you go to bed or when you are alone relive that day’s events in your mind. Pay particular attention to times when you or someone else became upset and work through a way to correct the situation positively and then forgive everyone and everything thast happened that you found upsetting.

"Those who repress anger, and who pardon men: verily Allah loves the good-doers."

Quran 3:134

 Seek your higher power through prayer and reflections to improve your conscious contact praying for knowledge to self-improvement and for the help to continue a healthy life style. 

You can supplicate:

" Oh Allah (God) guide me to the straight path."

Quran 1:6

"To make them walk in the right way is not incumbent on you, but Allah guides aright whom He pleases; and whatever good thing you spend, it is to your own good; and you do not spend but to seek Allah's pleasure; and whatever good things you spend shall be paid back to you in full, and you shall not be wronged."

Quran Soorah Al-Bakarah 2:272

  There is no movement nor power except by Allaah's will.

Al Bukhari 11/213

Going through and finding healthy outlets for your energy and emotions will help you tremendously.

1.    Pray much and invoke Allah (God) for anything and everything you want and need.  Study religion like Islam.


2.   Eat fruits and vegetables daily i.e.: salads with meals and fruit.  Drink at least six, eight ounce cups of water a day minimum

3.     Take a vigorous twenty-thirty minute walk three times a week

4.     Look into Thai Chi, Pilate’s, kung -fu or some other type of formal exercise you are comfortable engaging into.

5.     Set a slow and comfortable pace for your-self to attain the benefits from these activities

"And the men and women who remember Allah frequently, Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward."

Quran 33:35

 Recognize the spiritual mercy you have been blessed with and shown to achieve sobriety. Be grateful to your higher power and continue to grow and learn the beauty of sober living.

"And whatever of blessings and good things you have it is from Allah."

Quran 16:53

"And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them."

Quran 14:34

"He has completed and perfected His graces upon you, (both) apparent and hidden in Allah, guidance for doing righteous deeds and also the pleasures and delights of the hereafter in Paradise.

Quran 31:20

"Then which of the blessings will you both (jinn and men) deny."

Quran 55:13

"And also in oneself (are signs), will you not then see?"

Quran 51:21

"They recognize the grace of Allah, yet they deny it."

Quran 16:83

 "Those who disbelieve from among the followers of the Book do not like, nor do the polytheists, that the good should be sent down to you from your Lord, and Allah chooses especially whom He pleases for His mercy, and Allah is the Lord of mighty grace."

Quran Al-Bakarah 2:105

An excellent way to become grateful is to write down five things you are grateful to Allah for everyday.  Frequently thank the people around you for any and all good that they do to you.

Keeping a journal is useful for collecting thoughts, dreams and events. This helps you to clear your thoughts and to keep things in perspective

Write down your goals of what you would like to achieve in your life.


  "Their sides draw away from (their) beds, they call upon their Lord in fear and in hope, and they spend (benevolently) out of what We have given them."

32:16 Quran Soorah As-Sajda

It is okay to ask for help. There are many different support groups you can go to for help. There are alcoholics anonymous, cocaine anonymous and narcotics anonymous. These groups have meetings in almost every town and city. There are also online meetings to be found in several different places.  Please I encourage you to continue on on your (jihad)internal conflict to better your self and continue on in your sobriety so please read through this as many times as it may take and also seek the truth.  Be a truth seeker, commit your self to a new mission of seeking God and his bounty through research and prayer of the truth.  May Allah have much mercy on you in this life and the next and rectify your condition.  Amean

• http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
• This is alcoholics anonymous
• http://www.na.org
• This is narcotics anonymous
• http://www.ca.org
• This is cocaine anonymous

If you cannot find a meeting in the area you are searching please feel free to contact narcotics anonymous via email at:  FSTeam@na.org or call the hot line at: (818) 773-9999 and ask for fellowship services.