Accounts of Spiritual Abuse

The following are real stories of spiritual abuse in the Muslim community.  Names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved:

Stories

• Fallout: A Real Account of Calling Out an Abusive Shaykh
• Analysis of “Fallout”: Using Ruqya for Sexual Violations, and The Cult Justifications
• Interview and video with Yousuf Azhar on Leaving a controlling Tariqa upon learning of scandal
• Heretical Claims and Threats-Interview with Zayd Mia on leaving an abusive tariqa
• Kashf, spiritual experiences, and corruption: lessons and reflections from my tariqa experience
• The Wandering Shaykh
• Financial Abuse and Covert Cover-Up: Maryam’s Story

Effects of Spiritual Abuse (Anecdotes)

• Recovery: A Sister’s Struggle of Recovering from Spiritual Abuse
• Coping: A Brother’s Journey Through Coping After Spiritual Abuse

If you feel you are experiencing or witnessing spiritual abuse in the Muslim community, you can contact us to share your story.