This is the first in a three-part series about entheogens, psychedelics, and the Muslims who use them. You can read the second part here.
More Americans between the ages of 15 and 21 have received treatment or therapy from a mental health professional than is true for any other generation. Antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, mood-stabilizers, and sleep aids are just a few of the agents our young people are using.
And every morning I drink two cups of coffee to clear my head and sharpen my focus.
By 10 am most weekdays, virtually all of America is under the influence of psychoactive substances meant to enhance mood, cognition, and performance.
Dust and Tribe is grounded in the Islamic faith, a tradition that does not allow for intoxicants. We do not consume alcohol, and here is suggested a distinction that we propose to be of some value:
A psychoactive compound is not necessarily an intoxicating one.
It’s not a distinction that I have personally seen drawn by qualified Islamic jurists, but it’s worth considering given our reliance upon psychoactive substances on the one hand, and our refraining from intoxicating substances on the other. Our scholars would do well to formalize an understanding of the difference, because, as will be noted in the stories to follow, we could use the guidance.
Your comments are welcome, but your judgement is not.
How far would you go to heal?
How hard are you willing to work to remedy your physical, emotional, and spiritual pain?
And if, despite your attempts to get better, things only become more difficult and desperate, are there options previously left on the table that you would reconsider?
What if it became a matter of life and death?
Compared to other religious groups, Muslims are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Before we take our own life, is it reasonable to try an approach that our scholars might reject as sinful?
Think about this as I tell you the story of a dear friend and brother, a man I met in the desert, a man who quite literally gave me shelter and taught me to move past my own fear.
Born and raised in the Middle East, he came to America 26 years ago as a student. That was as much as anybody knew.
They could not have imagined the horror that preceded his migration: a legacy of physical and sexual abuse that went back almost as far as he could remember. He was raped by the very people that he trusted, admired, and needed most in his life.
Not even his parents knew. Unable to protect himself, he made the decision to protect them from the shame and humiliation that was his daily reality. And so when he had the chance to leave for America, he imagined that this would be the end of his pain.
He was too young to anticipate the relentless, cold shadow of trauma.
In college he was invited out for drinks. His identity as a Muslim was part of what he wanted to leave behind. It was Muslims who hurt him, again and again.
He drank and he felt the shadow lift. There were other substances, each one offering its own kind of relief from the weight of unspeakable acts. Some of these made time move faster, some felt like a warm hug, and some took him entirely out of himself, “it was like shedding layers.”
Among the latter were the psychedelics. He had discovered electronic music and found release in creating and performing. He spent time at festivals where mind-altering agents are a part of the culture. Some were synthetic, like LSD and MDMA.
But psychedelic mushrooms were natural. They were of the earth and held a special allure for this man who had been so violently cut off from an awareness of his essential nature, and this was a developing theme. He spent hours in the woods. Walks became hikes and hikes became climbs. There was a peace that he found in nature that was new and necessary.
Psilocybin mushrooms brought a share of that peace, “but they weren’t enough. I was still hurting. There was still so much to process.”
A friend told him about a healer, a hypnotherapist, and he booked a session.
“I remember going under and I found myself in this great open space. I saw a silhouette, but it was hard to make out. I got closer and closer until I could see that it was a child. And as I got even closer, I saw that the child was me. I reached out, but I could hear that I was being called back. I was told to grab a token, to bring something back from the child, and that’s when I saw a bright light. Just a huge, radiant symbol that came rushing toward me and buried itself right between my eyes.” He woke up to the therapist asking him what he saw.
“I drew the symbol and I recognized it immediately. It was Allah.”
Not long after this, a friend introduced him to the practice of yoga. As he assumed the various poses, something in his muscle memory recalled the positions of the Islamic prayer, a practice that he had left far behind in his youth.
In that moment, he became the child in his vision. “I mentioned to the person teaching me yoga that the postures reminded me of the Islamic prayer and she asked me to show her. I began to pray just as I had when I was younger and as I sat and raised my finger, it was like my heart split open. I couldn’t stop crying from the awareness that everything I had been looking for was right under my nose.”
He went to the woods, made ablution, and offered his testification before the trees, “I made the decision that I would be a Muslim, that I was a Muslim and the forest was there to witness it.”
He found an Islamic religious community that he was comfortable with and from that point forward, every rock he climbed, every mountain ascent, every encounter with the wilderness was an opportunity to intensify his relationship with creation and its Creator.
He got married and it wasn’t long before the old wounds began to resurface. Unresolved grief, humiliation, and shame were exposed and taken advantage of. It was also during this period that his spiritual mentors had proven themselves charlatans, leveraging their relationship with the unseen to lead others into believing that they had been affected by black magic. “People were paying money to be healed and they were using me to spread this deception.”
Everything fell apart. The unique vulnerabilities associated with intimacy and spirituality had opened him once again to the abuse of others. His wife left him and he began to perceive that there were dark forces at work within and around him.
An injury while climbing threatened access to the wide-open spaces that had proven so therapeutic, “I was devastated. When I say that I was depressed, I mean that I was actually afraid to get out from underneath my covers.” Everything reminded him of the pain he was feeling in his body.
In his heart.
In his soul.
Research into the use of psychedelics for the management of physical and emotional pain is garnering increasing interest in the scientific and medical communities. Early trials with psilocybin “micro-dosing” has shown promise in separating people from their experiences just enough for trained facilitators to take advantage of the attenuated pain level to process trauma in a way that feels less threatening.
The context of his previous mushroom use was clouded by a lack of spiritual awareness and a desire for new and novel experiences. But he was a man of faith now, a man who loved God, a man who, just before his injury, had spent more than 40 days in the city of our Prophet, may the peace and blessings of God be upon him.
But he was also a man with nothing left to lose.
He took the mushrooms.
The fog lifted. He could go outside. He was able to talk with people. He was able to laugh again.
His micro doses got bigger, however. “I kept increasing my use. I took more and more and I started to get the kind of visual disturbances you get at higher doses and that’s when I knew that I was taking it too far. The mushrooms helped, but I could see that we were going in the wrong direction again.”
He went to see his mother and she shared a dream with him. There was a learned man on the east coast, she said. In her vision, she had seen how this man and her son were sharing a meal together. She told him who the man was and she asked her son to go and find him.
He did as he was told and found him. The man recognized the shadow that attended him and prayed over him, gave him medicine, and urged him to continue refining his spiritual life.
Reflecting on his trauma work, he was clear to share that any benefit received through psychedelics was a function of intention, “The mushrooms helped, but they weren’t enough. They got the process started, but I needed more. I know that healing begins and ends with God. Right now, life is better than it ever has been and the only thing I’m focusing on is my relationship with God Most High.”
We’ve got more to share on this topic in the coming weeks, God willing.
We ask that those reading say a prayer for this man and for all who are suffering and in need of God’s healing.
Leave a comment below for posterity or join us in the D&T Chautaqua Discord to discuss this post with other adventurous spirits from around the world.
Salam,
with regards to this:
“It’s not a distinction that I have personally seen drawn by qualified Islamic jurists, but it’s worth considering given our reliance upon psychoactive substances on the one hand, and our refraining from intoxicating substances on the other. Our scholars would do well to formalize an understanding of the difference, because, as will be noted in the stories to follow, we could use the guidance.”
I would recommend looking at what Imam Al-Qarafi wrote on the subject. I don’t think anything has been published in English, but he makes the distinction between different classes of substances back in the 13th century AD.
Barik Allahu Feekum
Salam Hasan,
Thanks for the lead! A quick search led to to several articles that demonstrate a level of nuance and sophistication among 16th century scholars that is very validating. Among them was an anecdote of a scholar who reversed his fatwa against hashish after trying it himself and finding it beneficial (although the majority disagreed with him). Interesting! I may be out of touch with the vanguard of contemporary Islamic scholarship, but it feels to me like there is something of an over-reliance on precedent as opposed to an active, dynamic reevaluation of the “grey areas” of human experience in our current context. Feel free to post any helpful links you think might advance the conversation, brother.
Randomly got here google if Islam and shrooms. I can relate to this topic. Looking forward to part 2.
Surprised there isn’t more interest in this topic.
Islam.
Nothing random about you getting here, brother. Welcome and thank you for your comment. Hoping to complete my interview for the second part soon, insha Allah.
Salaam haleikum brothers and sisters,
I’m a revert and in my life before reverting i took a lot of drugs astagfirrulah. I became a hollow version of myself. I was always looking for God, and when i read the Quran i knew this is THE religion. All the questions i had were answered. Allah says that for every disease he put a medicine on earth. Since the 1920 they came up with the chemical drugs and they said that herbs and everything natural was ‘bad’.
I have ADD and the medicine for that is methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is the drug speed (amfetamine). I didn’t want to take that because your teeth will fall out and it is bad for your body, so i did my research. Now i microdose psylocibine. I don’t trip or get high because that’s not what i use it for. I take it for my symptoms. A lot of muslims live really strict and are afraid of ‘drugs’ but do take these ‘medicine’ that are also drugs! Only not so high dosages but really bad for your body. Only because an american president began a war on drugs whilst producing a lot of ‘legal drugs’ doesn’t mean that we as muslims must follow that!
Everybody do your research and be open to all the plant medicines that are on earth instead of the chemical drugs.
Love this article and we need to talk about this more openly. Especially with our Ummah.
Greetings Denise from the netherlands
Salam Denise,
Yours is a remarkable perspective, differentiating between therapeutic and recreational usage of psychoactive substances and the effects of each approach. It is our feeling that documenting these experiences is an essential step in helping our scholars gain clarity on the nuances of the issues (and lives) at stake.
Thank you so much for reaching out! May God bless you in the management of all of your affairs and may He keep us all on the Straight Path.
Salaam haleikum brother Ahmed
I have also found a youtube video about this and would love to share. The video is called: psychedelics are NOT haram | (by) mufti abu Layht. Have fun watching it and educating yourself. We need to spread this within our Ummah as it can solve so many problems we have now a day.
In shaa Allah this information comes to the right and pious people of our Ummah.
Kind regards Denise
I consider myself educated, and successful. Yet, I suffered in a marriage that was emotionally abusive. It became worse with every passing year until my soul became constricted and I lost my own identity. I became disconnected/dissociative. I could not leave. My emotional state deteriorated and I became terrified of my husband. He would whisper in my ear while I was sleeping. “You are a nurse, you know how to end your life, go do it.”
I tried everything, psychotherapy but still could not leave. I was trauma bonded and lived for the small glimpses of good times such as going out to dinner.
I tried Psillocybin and DMT with the hopes of processing the trauma and getting my life back on the road to emotional freedom. It’s been one week after my treatment. I’m processing anger for the first time. I’m angry that I became so weak and that I allowed this beast so much power over me. I m beginning to see things clearer and I’m not feeling scared as before. For the first time, I not scared but speaking my mind. During my psilocybin experience, I saw a man wearing a gas mask, but then two indigenous Mayans appeared next to him. I was told telepathically that they would take care of him and not to worry.
This sounds like a very difficult and potentially dangerous situation. May God protect you and assist you in finding a way out.
Je moet dus niet naar hem luisteren, die man zit vol met waanzin en met allerlei gekke theorieën. Hij is niet een betrouwbare bron om kennis op te doen. In plaats daarvan kan je beter kijken bij andere Youtubers, zoals Mohammed hijab. Interdisciplinaire individu met een academische achtergrond, waarin zijn kennis uitstrekt tot vele gebieden.
Our first reply in Dutch!
Thank you for reaching out with your thoughts on Mufti Abu Layth.
Greetings from California!
Salaam All,
It feels amazing to read this!
Since 2018 and I have been working with and learning about mushrooms in specific and psychedelics in general. I struggled to find a concrete connection between Islam and these natural healing and spiritual substances. I am especially glad to have found this as the closest thing to a relatable community on this topic.
Inshallah, we are used to being part of the re/introduction of this healing technology to our communities across the world that urgently need it.
Salaam to you all from Toronto!
Salam,
“I struggled to find a concrete connection between Islam and these natural healing and spiritual substances.”
The connection is obvious: God created all things.
The implications of that connection are what is up for discussion. We are aware of the benefits of psychedelics and entheogens. We are also aware of harm that has come of their use. Are mushrooms like alcohol, where God acknowledges the reality of both benefit and harm, though warns us that the harm outweighs the benefit? Or are mushrooms more like the surgeon’s scalpel, capable of wonderful healing in the right hands, and absolute destruction when wielded by the unqualified?
Thank you for contributing to the conversation!
This was a wonderful read, I felt it as I have had very similar experiences with mushrooms that had helped me heal.
Whether there is no distinction about it haraam or not in islam, what I honestly feel is it cannot be harraam, like any medication if used under the correct circumstance for healing, its not haraam, if one is to take natural god created gifts such as the magic mushroom, then this is truly a gift for us to have a sprititual experience that can heal when under the right set and setting.
Better to be free of fear and suffering.
Salam Ibrahim,
A lot of people here seem to agree with you that context and intention are important considerations. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!
Alsalam alaykum.
Mashallah, what a great read.
I myself have experienced the polarity of these substances at high doses, as you say Intention is what dictates the experience. I can affirm this as when I put deep, pure, sincere intention into why I took the substance l, it gave me what was needed. But I fell down the path of chasing the mystical experience and I was taught the hard way, I had a nightmare experience which shook me to my core, it took me a good 2 years to get over that experience. I haven’t had a psychedelic for 4 years now. Only have these experiences when you are called to do so, make sure your intention is sincere and pure.
Salam Brad,
I particularly value anecdotes that illustrate all sides of the issue.
All healing is ultimately from God Most High, though the manner in which He manifests His healing may have particular lessons on the individual and communal level. If we start to become overly enamored with a particular approach to healing, our zeal may obscure the reality that God decrees both sickness and health, and that each have value.
Sounds like you benefitted both from your positive and negative experiences, masha Allah. Thank you for this valuable contribution to the conversation.
I was reluctantly biased against the use of mushroom, but had seen the effects it has on a relative who is suffering from PTSD. I tried them myself also but was filled with guild as I felt I had committed a sin. Finally, I mustered up the courage and asked my Shaykh about the microdosing. I explained that the scientific community is researching it and have found medicinal benefits in its use. He asked me a series of questions among them
“Is it addictive?” I replied no. “Does it cause permanent harm?” I replied no.
He said it is alright and can be used for its benefits. My friend who was present protested that it effects the mind. He said that is not a problem.
Salam Abu Yaqub,
Good on you for pushing past the shame and reaching out for direction. We were never meant to get through this life alone and I applaud you for surrounding yourself with pious people you can trust, masha Allah.
Tawfiq was-salam!
Salaam to all,
Thanks for this article, my thoughts, prayers and good wishes to the brother whose story is so powerfully told. I hope he finds himself in a place of light.
I have lived with elements of depression, fear and anxiety for much of my life and have searched for healing from many sources, including prayer, antidepressants, counselling and alternative therapies. Earlier this year I tried microdosing for the first time after feeling a need to do it for many years. I don’t often pray but still regard myself, however vaguely, as a believer. Before I took my first dose of medicine, I went for a walk in nature to think about my intention. I found myself reading prayers that I had learnt growing up, ones I still hear my parents read. I felt compelled to ask Allah swt to guide and support me through the process. I felt more connected to my faith than I had for some time. It didn’t quite have the long term impact I hoped for, although I intend to try again.
However in the meantime I have done a full mushroom ceremony with people whom I felt held the space safely. While they opened the ceremony, again I felt compelled to ask Allah swt for guidance and recite prayers to myself. I won’t get into the experience, but I had a beautiful revelation (felt, not thought) of the deep connection of everyone and everything that exists. I kept coming back to the idea of one-ness and for me that took me to Allah. It was a deeply spiritual experience. We can only follow our own inner guidance but I feel He has created these great teachers for us, and if we can use them with the respect they deserve, it is with His blessing.
Peace to all.
We really appreciate your comment, Rain.
It seems that aftercare is a critical part of the equation, regardless of whatever modality we are called to employ. We pray that you are able to embed yourself in a community that will continue to support you in your desire to draw closer to God Most High.
Tawfiq was-salam
I am, and have been a Christian most of my life. But I agree with everything you say. I support you on your path, my religion has become far too outdated, and many of those in my religion stray from God, and forget the true purpose of our texts. Please keep doing what you are doing. Your work will surely bring the truth to people, and to our God. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for you all.
It’s good to hear from you, Reno. We certainly appreciate your validation and support.
May God bless, protect, and guide us all.
As-Salamou Alaykoum,
This article (+ comments) is the most valuable information I found online searching for psilocybin and Islam. I am a psychologist and recently interested in alternative treatments, in respect of the values of our Deen. Thank you for shedding light from a different perspective and giving me food for thought.
Wa salaam
Al-hamdu lillah for the blessing of visitors and feedback that amplify the pressing concerns of our people. May we all benefit from your research and the care you offer those Allah has sent to you.
Tawfiq was-salam!
Whooaaa.. there’s a community???!!!
I’m so excited and relieved to find this webpage today. The story was very insightful, thank you for sharing it and my duas for all of us dealing with trauma and trying to navigate our muslim identity.
So I embraced Islam in 2006. I have never taken psychedelics…yet! And I am currently studying psychology at uni. I recently published a podcast episode discussing psychedelics, the war on drugs under Nixon, how eugenics has its part to play, and how this all ties into trauma (not only healing but origins in terms of historical and racial themes of trauma) and I covered psychedelic assisted psychotherapy in my recent annotated bibliography assignment asking if it is a global or local discipline. Checking the inequity in research against marginalised populations, how ethnic and racial themes show up in ‘trips’ and how psychedelics can be used to treat an array of mental health issues. I have become so focused on this topic! And ofcourse, now I am asking the question “what is the Islamic stance on psychedelic use?” I would love to stay in touch and collaborate with you. We’re possibly on the verge of a complete reform, pending further studies.
Here’s the podcast if anyone’s interested: episode 1 at: https://anchor.fm/sapiocity
Here’s the email address if anyone wants to converse and/or collaborate:
sapiocity@gmail.com
Salam Clare,
We really appreciate all the disparate threads you pull together in your podcast on psychedelics and mental health. The topic is nuanced and politicized in ways that must be fleshed out in order to more completely inform the decision points of our scholars. You are doing good work and we are honored that you would share it with us.
We’ve left your email address out of respect for your intention, but we are a bit nervous about the traffic you might see as a result. Please reach out if it becomes a problem.
I am about to finish a training in being a Psilocybin Facilitator in Oregon. I was brought to this page becauae during a recent therapeutic ketamine journey I saw a Mihrab directly in front of me. It was black but luminous, absolutely beautiful. I have been investigating Islam for some time but didn’t really know what a Mihrab was. I was looking up Islam and paychedelics and came across this page and wow! This page and community looks amazing. Still investigating Islam but my appreciation is there.
Imminent congratulations on the near-completion of your training, Drew!
To be sure, if there is any healing to be had through the use of psychedelics, compassionate facilitation is the human element that will always be necessary to optimize outcomes and maintain progress.
D&T Kin may take us through your neighborhood in July, so please stay in touch and let’s figure out how we can connect, insha Allah.
Psychedelic experience gives a clear perspective of the after life. When on a psychedelic trip our body is perfectly fine, but we are having thoughts pain and visuals mentaly and we are not in reality and not conscious about our body. From that state it is clear that bodie is not a factor and we dont need our bodies to experience pain. Just think that what will happen if we are trapped in that psychedelic experience state. To return back to reality we need a body but if the body is dead we will be traped in that situation (the bad trip experience of psychedelic). While on a psychedelic mind we can experience visuals which at that stage we think it is real. Now according to quran after death their are many incidents happening like angels comming and questioning etc in my view these are like visuals in a trip and the pain is also affected mentally.
If I understand what you are saying, psychedelic use, in your view, can approximate some of the experiences that are described in sacred literature, experiences that we might have a hard time coming to terms with intellectually. Are you suggesting that one of the benefits of psychedelics is to experientially validate our beliefs?
I am a US military Veteran with PTSD. I spent 15 years in depression a few months ago I was talked into trying mushrooms from another trusted friend. They gave me my life back in a way and made me feel more connected to God, my family, my species, and everything. It is the only medicine that has helped me. I have started to consider converting to Islam but I’m afraid that because of my condition I would have to choose and I know I would still do these if ever fell into a depression again where I felt I would want to take my life.
I just want to be alive and be connected with God.
Sounds like a very powerful and transformative experience, Joseph.
The question of “choosing” Islam or mushrooms is not an issue. At best, your therapeutic use of mushrooms might be understood as necessary, as it is the very preservation of life that is at stake. I cannot make that statement unequivocally as I do not have either the theological training or practical proficiency with psychedelic usage to back up the claim, but it feels possible that could be a valid Islamic position. Worst case scenario, the use of mushrooms would be considered sinful. But doing things considered “wrong” in the Islamic faith does not put one outside of the faith. We all struggle to align ourselves with the high standards of Islam.
Here’s an invitation to the Dust and Tribe Discord where a few of the men and women who have commented here are continuing the conversation.
We’d love to see you there, insha Allah!
I recently tried shrooms and it led me to give up the material world. It made me reconsider my entire life as having a bad trip became a turning point when it was all over. I read the entire Surah Al Baqarah and found light at the end of the tunnel from all my problems in life. It was a revelation. Although it was a terrifying experience, to think it is what led me to get closer to God only makes my argument stronger that it shouldn’t be forbidden. If a sober mind state couldn’t change my mind or heart from what was hurting me before, then what will? Well it ended up being a psychedelic episode that led me to get on the right path. Since the I have not smoke or take any drugs, and now at 27 years old I’m the most pious I’ve ever been in life. I am getting my life back and learned all the answers for our problems are in the Quran. I wish I could ask more people about any trips leading them to becoming a new person or giving them a second life.
Salam Ron,
We’re having that conversation in the D&T Discord server. You can read more about that here:
https://dustandtribe.com/chautauqua/
Hello.
I tried all types of psychedelic many times before Islam convertion and one time after.
There is some kind of truth inside the practice but I think that should be abandoned except some therapeutic uses when all other medicine doesn’t work.
Where are second and third part?
I’m Italian muslim.
Thank u
Abdunnur
Salam Adunnur,
We hope to have part 2 in the next two weeks, insha Allah.
Thank you for reaching out!
Hi All,
My name is Becca Braren and I am currently in year three of a PhD focusing on making effective healing modalities more widely accepted in ALL communities. I have a psychotherapy practice in Topanga Canyon, CA. For early two decades I have worked with psychedelic healing – when indicated – with clients of diverse backgrounds. I have had the unique pleasure of working with many muslim clients who suffered deeply prior to our work together, and who found potent, powerful relief as a result of it. I have worked with people from all over the world and from all faith traditions. I have found, that for folks coming from strongly held belief systems (whether that be a religious or scientific set of beliefs) these medicines resolve inner conflict, soften doubt, deepen faith and offer profound ease in a world that threatens our sense of safety and faith all day everyday. I practice legally – offering only treatments that are FDA approved in the US – and traveling to nearby international destinations for treatments that still await FDA approval. I was sent this conversation by a client who wants to share her experience of transformation with her muslim brothers and sisters. And I wanted to support her calling by making myself directly accessible. I love talking about all of these things with everyone! Please reach out with curiosities and questions. I am here to support every person on this planet with equal dignity and love. – Becca
Hi! Very interesting article! Psychedelic (LSD and mushrooms) + Sufism (mystical branch of Islam) = Rudolf Gelpke (swiss Islamic scholar), “VOM RAUSCH IM ORIENT UND OKZIDENT” ( On Inebriation in the East and the West(. © Ernst Klett Verlag, Stuttgart 1966. Printed in Germany 1982. See zlibrary.
Also, in english: Rudolf Gelpke : “On Travels in the Universe of the Soul: Reports on Self-Experiments with Delysid (LSD) and Psilocybin (CY)”. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs Volume 13, 1981 – Issue 1.
Another book: Exploring inner space : Personal Experiences Under LSD-25 by DUNLAP, Jane, pseud.New York : Harcourt, Brace & World). 1961. Adella Davis (pseud Jane Dunlap) went on five LSD trips in 1959 and 1960 on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. She documented her experience in Exploring Inner Space (1961), . “Certainly the many convictions, feelings and insights I had had this day had not come from my past (…) For example, I had been repeatedly surprised at how often Buddha and Mohammed had come up, although I had known almost nothing of either (…) Unrecognized sources of wisdom did seem to be set free by the drug.”
Regards.
Antonio came with receipts, masha Allah : )
Hello there. I’m not a muslim but like you I microdose with psilocybin and have found it to be very theraputic and benificial. I wonder if you have tried Ahayusca? I assume you’re aware of it. I have tried it and would seriously recommend it, it’s a seriously powerful medicine and has really helped clear out a lot of emotional blockages created from a life of being bullied for being neurodivergent. I’ve dabbled with mdma and speed in my late teens and early twenties. Tried pharma meds in my late 20’s, done the talking therapy CBT thing, but one 20 minute session smoking changa (Ahayusca with DMT infused herbs) did more for me than all of that. It was like someone sliced the back of my mind off and all that weight that had always been there was gone, my mind was so clear and bright, it really is powerful stuff. It’s hepled me to understand things that trigger me and I now see when they are doing so, it’s like it’s given me a totally different perspective on my self and my own behaviours, and it’s really expanded my sense of perception as well, it’s totally changed me and started a process of healing and becoming a better version of myself.
I don’t know if Islam allows it’s use but it’s considered medicine by the Shaman of the indigenous tribes of the rainforests of south america and is used for healing purposes, Can you get away with ‘using medicines from other cultures’ to get around the issue of things being haram? Ahayusca is also a great teacher, I use it regular and on one spirit journey I saw beyond death and was shown my own immortality, it opens you up to the other layers of reality that our everyday senses can’t percieve. Could you get away with using it for self development within islam? You’re not intoxicated with it, it communicates with you, the spirit of the plants, like adam and eve with the ‘talking snake’ after eating an appple, or moses and the burning bush. Even jesus was making psychedelic wines! That’s why these people in the had ‘visions’
I would seriously suggest trying it, it’s an amazing healer