Session 3: Mindfulness and Living in the Present

Theme: Developing mindfulness skills and connecting them to Islamic practices like salah and dhikr.

Objectives:

1. Teach mindfulness techniques for present-moment awareness.
2. Explore how Islamic worship enhances mindfulness.

Outline:

1. Recap and Welcome (10 minutes)

   • Review cognitive defusion and acceptance.
   • Share reflections from the previous session’s homework.

2. Introduction to Mindfulness (15 minutes)

   • Define mindfulness and its benefits.
   • Discuss the connection between mindfulness and Islamic worship.

3. Mindfulness Exercises (20 minutes)

   • Guided Practice: Deep breathing, body scan, and present-moment awareness.
   • Islamic Integration: Focus on meanings during salah or dhikr (e.g., “Alhamdulillah”).

4. Daily Worship as Mindfulness (20 minutes)

   • Discuss how prayer, dua, and dhikr cultivate mindfulness.
   • Reflection: How can you be more mindful during your worship?

5. Homework Assignment (5 minutes)

   • Practice a daily mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing or mindful dhikr.
   • Journal your experiences of mindful worship.

6. Closing and Dua (5 minutes)

   • Summarize key lessons.
   • Group dua for focus and mindfulness in daily life.