😨 Overcoming Fear: Break Free from What’s Holding You Back
(Extended &
Full-Length Blog Post – By Mohamoud Hussein)
Fear
is not just an emotion. It’s a wall. It’s the invisible enemy between where you
are and where you want to be.
It
whispers:
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“You’re not good enough.”
“You’ll
fail.”
“Everyone
will laugh at you.”
But
here’s the truth:
Fear
lies.
Faith
fights back.
And
you get to choose which one wins.
In
this long-form post, we’ll explore:
What
fear is and where it comes from
The
destructive power of fear (mentally, emotionally, and spiritually)
The
most common fears among people
Islamic
perspective on fear
Practical
tools to conquer fear step by step
Real
stories and examples
Daily
habits to build courage
A
powerful mindset shift that can change your life
🔍 What Is Fear and Why Do We Feel it?
Fear
is a survival mechanism—your brain trying to protect you from danger. In real
life, that’s helpful.
If
you see a lion? Run.
But
what if the “lion” is just an idea like:
“What
will people think?”
“What
if I don’t succeed?”
“What
if I embarrass myself?”
Then
fear is no longer helpful. It becomes a trap.
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Fear should protect you from danger—not
stop you from living.
🚫 How Fear Holds You Back
Fear
is the master of disguise. It wears many faces:
Procrastination
→ You're not lazy. You're scared.
Perfectionism
→ You delay finishing because you fear being judged.
Avoiding
people → You fear rejection or misunderstanding.
Saying
“yes” too much → You fear conflict or disappointing others.
Staying
small → You fear standing out or being seen.
📉 Fear Costs You:
Opportunities
Friendships
Mental
peace
Financial
freedom
Self-respect
Growth
🧠 4 Deep Roots of Fear
Understanding
your fear is the first step to killing it.
1️⃣ Fear of People – What will they say?
2️⃣ Fear of the Future – What if things go wrong?
3️⃣ Fear of Failure – What if I try and don’t
succeed?
4️⃣ Fear of Judgement – What if I’m not accepted?
Each
one is a chain—and every chain can be broken.
🕌 Fear in Islam: What the Qur'an and Sunnah Teach
In
Islam, khawf (fear) is only justified when directed toward Allah (SWT). All
other fear, when it controls you, is a form of weakness.
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Qur’anic Reminder:
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"Indeed, the plot of Shaytan is weak." — (Surah An-Nisa 4:76)
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"Do not fear them. Fear Me, if you are believers." — (Surah Al-Imran
3:175)
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Shaytan uses fear to paralyze you. But Allah uses guidance and tawakkul (trust)
to free you.
Prophetic
Wisdom:
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“If you were to rely upon Allah with reliance due to Him, He would provide
for you as He provides for the birds.”
(Sunan
At-Tirmidhi)
That
bird doesn’t know what it will eat tomorrow. But it flies anyway.
You
don’t need to know everything.
You
just need to move forward with faith.
🧪 Real Examples of Fear in Everyday Life
🔸 Fatima
– Fear of Speaking
Fatima
was smart, but never spoke in class or meetings. She feared sounding “wrong” or
being laughed at. One day she realized—the silence was louder than her
mistakes. She started small: one sentence per meeting. A year later? She was
leading discussions.
🔸 Abdi
– Fear of the Unknown
Abdi
feared the future: job, marriage, moving countries. He wanted control. But
control is an illusion. When he accepted Allah’s qadar and planned with
tawakkul, peace came. He took action—and the doors opened.
🛠️ Tools and Habits to Defeat Fear (Daily Practice)
Tool How to Use It
✍️
Write it down Name the fear, describe how
it feels, ask where it came from
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Positive input Listen to motivational
talks, Islamic lectures, and mindset podcasts daily
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Make dua Ask Allah for strength and
sabr against fear
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Take tiny action Action defeats
fear more than thinking ever will
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Talk to someone Fear shrinks when
it’s shared with the right people
📆 Daily Courage Routine (10 Minutes)
1
min: Say “Alhamdulillah” for what you have
1
min: Write 1 fear you faced yesterday
2
min: Visualize success (see yourself doing the thing you fear)
2
min: Repeat 3 affirmations:
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“I am capable.”
“I
trust Allah’s plan.”
“I
grow through discomfort.”
4
min: Do one small bold action (call, post, speak, show up)
🔁 Final Mindset Shift: Fear Is Not the End
Repeat
this to yourself:
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“Fear is a doorway—not a dead-end.”
Every
time I feel fear, it means I’m standing on the edge of growth.
I
will not back away.
I
will walk through.
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Summary:
Fear
is common, but conquerable
Islam
encourages courage through tawakkul
Tools,
habits, and mindset
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Join the Conversation
What
fear are YOU facing right now?
Leave
a comment. Share your story. Let’s support each other on the journey to
freedom.
✍️ Written by:
Mohamoud Hussein
Founder of
[abkow10.site]
Blogging for impact,
clarity, and growth.
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