Free Community Service · Chicagoland · Est. 2011

When illness comes,
you shouldn’t face it alone.

Sakina offers free counseling...

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سكينة

“Every soul shall taste death...”

— Qur’an 3:185

  • Completely free of charge
  • Confidential and compassionate
  • Guided by both medical expertise and Islamic scholarship
  • Available in English, Urdu & Arabic
  • Open to patients and their families
“A phone call would come...”
— Dr. Danish Ahmed, Founder

Over 15 years of quiet service — now with a formal home

2011
Where it began

Dr. Ahmed begins...

2011–2025
PCC

The work continues...

2026
Sakina is born

What began...

What is Sakina?

A space for peace in difficult times

Sakina means...


Sakina brings...

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Medical Guidance

We explain...

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Islamic Counseling

We explore...

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Family Support

We welcome...

Who We Serve

For patients and families facing serious illness

We serve...

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Cancer

Any stage

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Heart Disease

Advanced

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Lung Disease

Chronic

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Kidney Disease

End-stage

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Liver Disease

Advanced

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Any Serious Illness

Reach out

How It Works

Simple, personal, at your pace

Step 01

Reach Out

Fill out...

Step 02

Getting to Know You

Before anything else...

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A simple check-in before we begin

We ask you...

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Medical Session

You will receive...

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Islamic Session

You will receive Islamic guidance...

Step 05

A Closing Conversation

We follow up...

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The same short form, one more time

We ask you to revisit...

Our Approach

Faith and medicine, together

Many Muslim families...

توكل

Tawakkul in Illness

Relying on Allah...

حسن الخاتمة

Husn al-Khatimah

A good ending...

الوصية

Al-Wasiyyah

The Islamic will...

الصبر

Sabr & Preparation

We guide families...

Our Team

People who care

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15+ Years of Service

Dr. Danish Ahmed, MD

Medical & Religious Guidance · Founder & Program Director

Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified...

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Dr. Saud Siddiqui, MD

Collaborating Physician & Counselor

Fellowship trained in Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care, Dr. Siddiqui brings extensive experience guiding patients and families through end-of-life decisions — across community hospitals, academic medical centers, and University settings. He joins Sakina as a collaborating physician and counselor.

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Dr. Mohammed Ilyas Ahmed Khan, MD

Collaborating Physician & Counselor

With a background spanning both community and University-based practice, Dr. Khan is a board-certified Palliative and Hospice physician whose work has centered on compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. He serves Sakina as a collaborating physician and counselor.

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Humaam Sufyaan

Program Coordinator

Pre-medical senior...

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Muhammad Abdullaah

Program Associate

Pre-medical sophomore...

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Rubaa Maryam

Community Liaison

Pre-medical freshman...

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Khadeeja Amatullaah

Community Associate

Freshman at COD...

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Khaalid M Saifullah

Outreach & Community Support

Senior at Bayaan Academy...

Resources

Tools for families

We have put together a small set of resources...

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Pre & Post Counseling Survey

The Sakina EOL Attitudes Survey (SEAS) used in our sessions — 20 questions across four domains, available to print or share.

Download Survey PDF

This service is completely free. Always.

Sakina is offered as a community service...

Get In Touch

We are here for you

Request a Session

Leave your contact details...

🔒 Your information is private...

Jazakallah Khair...

You can also reach us directly

Whether you are a patient...

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Email

sakinacounselinghelp@gmail.com

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Serving

The greater Chicagoland area

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Affiliated With

CITCD, Harvey, Illinois

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Languages

English · Urdu · Arabic

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Imam or Community Leader?

We welcome referrals...

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Counselor Access

Sakina team members only

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