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Sat 29 Rajab 1445AH 10-2-2024AD at 12:57 pm #90913
Is depression a sign of weak Imaan?
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Depression is the sign of weak faith (Iman)” or “a strong Muslim is never depressed” are refrains we have most likely all heard.
Many Muslims mistakenly believe that depression is a sign of weak Imaan. But is this really the case, and is the matter really as simple as some Muslims may make it out to be?The argument goes as follows:
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Having a strong Iman means having belief in Qadr and in Allah’s mercy, and the fact that everything goes according to Allah’s plans. It also entails having hope in Allah.
– On the other hand, being depressed is a sign of hopelessness, losing faith in Qadr and in Allah’s mercy, and therefore it is a sign of weak Iman.
– In other words, only those who have weak iman will ever get depressed, and no true Muslim will therefore suffer from depression.Lets understand What is depression?
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Depression is a mental condition characterized by mild to intense sadness, lack of energy, hopelessness and inability to enjoy anything.Being upset, sad and angry are emotions, while depression is not. Depression is a mental state that drastically hinders a person’s life.One can pray Fajr in the mosque, remember Allah many times, trust in Him, but still have a depression.Islam looks beyond spirituality. Allah created us with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. These factors should be taken into account when dealing with depression.Is depression a sign of weak iman?
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lets analyze whether depression is a sign of weak Iman or not. For this to be true, the simplest example would be the lives of the Prophets and Companions because everyone will agree that they didn’t have weak Iman.There are several examples;
Take prophet Yaqoob alaihis salam, all of us read from our religious texts that he cried for years on being separated from his son until he lost his sight. Yaqoob alaihis salam was the son of a Prophet and the father of a Prophet, who would believe that he had weak Iman?How prophets and sahabas dealt with depression?
➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖-When Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi WaaSallam received the first revelation, he came back to his home in a state of worry and his wife Khadija radiallahu anha helped him calm.
-During migration, Abu Bakr radiallahu anhu was worried in the cave to which the Prophet (AS) said ‘Allah is with us’.
-There is another incident when Abdullah Ibn Umar Radiallahu anhu was in Aiteqaf (seclusion in the Masjid). A man walked in with expression of grief on his face
Ibn Umar (RA) inquired about what was the problem to which the person replied that he had debts to pay, and that day was the last day to pay back and he has nothing to pay back.
Instead of pointing out a ‘weak faith problem’ or ‘just pray’ solution, Ibn Umar (RA) said, ‘Would you like me to go and talk to the person you took loan from?’ So the man said that he’d love to do that. While leaving the Masjid, someone reminded Ibn Umar (RA) that he is in the state of Aiteqaf.
Ibn Umar (RA) said ‘Be quite, I have heard Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say “To walk with you brother to get something done for him, it is better for you than being in the Masjid as a guest of Allah for 10 years together”.
In all these incidents, no where do we find such a reaction that ‘depression is a sign of weak Iman’ .
Islam’s Cure for Depression
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▪️ Acknowledge the Reality and Importance of Mental Health. …
▪️ Turn to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and Remember that He is With You. …
▪️ Take Care of Your Body. …
▪️ Take care of your spirituality. …
▪️ Seek Expert Help When You Need It. …
▪️ Make the Quran an Integral Part of Your Life.The dua i recommended to recite
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O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for a blink of an eye. Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship except You.
In arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَا أَنْتَ.May Allah grant us sabr in all circumstances 🤲🏼
Remember me in Your dua
– Musammah Najm 🍁
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