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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
In this fatwa:
Maladaptive daydreaming can be unhealthy when it disrupts normal life. Islam encourages moderation, productive focus, and seeking Allah’s help. Occasional daydreaming is natural, but a habitual escape should be managed with discipline and purposeful action.
Responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
As far as I know, it is unhealthy to become habituated to daydreaming, as it may interfere with normal functioning. Therefore, if you experience this condition regularly, it is advisable to seek professional therapy.
Also, you should occupy your mind with beneficial works or projects and continue to pray to Allah for His help and blessings.
You should know that time is the most critical asset we have. We must use it to gain salvation so we cannot waste it on frivolities. Imam Ash-Shafi`i said, “If you don’t use your time in beneficial works, Satan will keep you occupied with his works.”
While it is normal to daydream occasionally, one should never get carried away with it and make it a regular habit.
So, seek refuge in Allah and seek out goals that are beneficial and pleasing to Allah.
Almighty Allah knows best.