Ramadan Day 8: The Power of Listening to Your Body

“So whoever Allah wants to guide – He expands his chest to Islam; and whoever He wants to misguide – He makes his chest tight and constricted as though he were climbing into the sky…”
(Surah Al-An’am, 6:125)

This ayah, found in Juz 8, holds a powerful lesson: your body knows before your mind does.

When making a decision, your mind can lie to you. It creates excuses, fears, and stories that aren’t true. But your body? Your body tells the truth.

Pay attention:
• When you feel expanded—your breath deepens, your chest opens, and you feel lighter—that’s a sign to move toward it.
• When you feel constricted—your breath is shallow, your body tenses, and you feel smaller—that’s a sign that something isn’t right.

This is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools I use when helping clients figure out their next step. The wisdom was already in the Qur’an—guidance feels like expansion. Misalignment feels like constriction.

So, what’s your body telling you right now? Are you forcing yourself into something that feels tight and restricted? Or is there something calling you that feels open and light? Trust that.

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Salam 👋🏽, I’m Meha, a life & purpose coach focused on empowering Muslim women to live more fulfilled lives and achieve success on their own terms.