About Us

Chronic pain affects far more than the body. It influences thoughts, emotions, relationships, spirituality, and a person’s overall sense of balance. Modern wellbeing approaches focus on the biological, psychological, and social aspects — but one dimension is still missing from most models: the spiritual heart.

In Islam, the Prophet ﷺ said:
“There is a piece of flesh in the body; if it is sound, the whole body is sound — it is the qalb.”
This reflects an essential truth: our experience of pain is shaped not only by the body, but also by the mind, the heart, and the meaning we give to our struggles.

The Pain Gap is a digital wellbeing program designed to support individuals living with ongoing pain by integrating Islamic psychology, holistic wellness principles, and evidence-informed behavioural strategies. Our aim is to help you understand your pain more clearly, respond to it more calmly, and strengthen your sense of purpose and resilience.

Through our structured audio and video lessons, guided reflections, and practical exercises, you will learn how to:

• Build emotional and mental resilience

• Navigate stress and difficult thoughts

• Cultivate spiritual grounding and meaning

• Improve your daily functioning through lifestyle habits

• Develop a healthier, calmer relationship with your pain

You can work through the modules at your own pace, in your own space, using tools designed to support your wellbeing journey — mind, body, and soul.

For individuals, this is a chance to access a culturally and spiritually aligned wellbeing approach created specifically with Muslim experiences in mind.

For organisations, clinics, community groups, and employers, The Pain Gap provides a culturally competent, faith-aligned wellbeing resource that can enhance patient education, support employee wellness, and bridge gaps in understanding within diverse communities.

Our vision is to make Islamic holistic wellbeing accessible worldwide - combining spiritual insight with modern psychological science to help people live with more clarity, calm, and confidence.