Amina then recited Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas, the verses of protection. Leyla visualized the words as a soft, glowing light entering her chest, pushing back the dark, suffocating shadows of anxiety. The storm outside still raged, but inside the room, and inside Leyla, a profound stillness was settling in.
With every verse, the knot in her stomach loosened. The invisible band squeezing her ribs relaxed, allowing her to take the first deep, full breath she had taken in months. Tears, not of fear but of pure relief, began to flow down her cheeks. Amina then recited Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas,
For months, Leyla had been living in a state of constant, paralyzing fear. It wasn't just stress; it was an overwhelming dread that shadow-stalked her every waking moment and bled into her nightmares. Anxiety had stolen her peace, leaving her exhausted and desperate. She had tried everything, but the heavy cloud in her chest refused to lift. With every verse, the knot in her stomach loosened
The small room smelled of dried lavender and old paper. Outside, a storm was brewing, the wind howling against the wooden shutters like a wild animal trying to find a way inside. Leyla sat on the floor, her back against the wall, hugging her knees tightly to her chest. Her heart was racing at a terrifying speed, a familiar, suffocating panic tightening its grip around her throat. For months, Leyla had been living in a