A Religious Muslim OPENS UP about DEPRESSION

What happens when a religious Muslim opens up about depression, despite being a Hafith of the Quran and a religious leader?

An excerpt on our latest podcast about Mental health with Ziyad Serhan, an accredited Mental Health educator and co-founder of Educaid Au.

[Covert_Ben]

Parents now a days don't understand depression, thank you for making this video.

[zakk]

I pray regularly and listen to the quran frequently and i still get depressed sometimes, But i know Allah tests those who he loves. I know this is a test and He is with me. It may be hard sometimes but i need to keep firm for He is always watching

[daniellereynolds]

As some one who has experienced mental health trauma due to my childhood has found peace in Islam away from those who caused my difficulties. I would advise anyone keeping asking Allah for peace he is the giver of it and never give up..amen. Allah never breaks his promise you will get to a better place ...in sha Allah

[marjanakonica]

Islam took me out of depression when nothing couldn't. It only took 1 month while I tried everything and I was suffering for 5 years.

[noone]

I have had the same childhood .... And I can't cope with people ... I grew up with social anxiety ... Have no self esteem .... It was so bad these random thoughts of suicide would come there for years .... Only reason is didn't do that was i did not want to die doing a thing that ALLAH disliked... I don't have those extreme thoughts now .... But i have developed a strong fear of meeting with people or joining conversations in person .... Pray for me

[farhanakhan]

I have been go through deep dipression and still struggling from life just wanna sleep forever I'm tired mentally not interested in any thing this dunya I feel like everything gives me anxiety during depression I came close to Allah just pray for me :)

[layla]

Spirituality is often confused with mental health among Muslims and that needs to change

[al-Jakarti]

Sa’id ibn Abi Waqqas reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, *which people are tested most severely?* ” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, *“They are the prophets, then the next best, then the next best. A man is put to trial according to his religion. If he is firm in his religion, his trials will be more severe. If he is weak in his religion, he is put to trial according to his strength in religion. The servant will continue to be put to trial until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin.”*

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2398

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

[burhanudiin]

Subhanallah, I suffered a mature depression back in 2017 and gone through a severe pain . Alhamdulillah I got better but again I suffered second episode but at least I can manage control my anxiety. Please pray for me Insha’allah.

[jihanas-syabani]

I was in a point where my depression starts shaking my faith to Allah despite I recite the same ayat as he recite (wa lanabluwannakum ...) during my prayers. May Allah guide me.

[mojo]

Honestly, social media is a major cause for of our depression

..but nobody can deny the fact the some parents are absolutely toxic and can cause you to be depressed

[Mimixrose]

It's so incredible how our parents can ruin our life

[amirabdulaziz]

The Quran is so powerful. 3-4 years ago, I was divorced and not a really good Muslim. Once in a while I would go to Jumaa prayer, I would stand in congregation and as the Imam recites, Tears would just roll down. It was crazy because, I would never cry outside the masjid. Fast forward to now and I am in such a better place. Alhamdulilah, Allah knows best and He knows what’s best for you. My suggestion for any young person struggling with anxiety or depression is to Read. Read the Quran, read self help book about the human mind, the world around you, about finance, about politics. The more you read, the more you learn, the less anxious you get. The less depressed you will be. Remember the first words revealed to Prophet Mohammed PBUH “read.. read.. in the name of your lord, and your lord most merciful. Who teaches by the pen.. Teaches man what he knows not.”

[nisaakhan]

I grew up in an alcoholic and abusive home my two sisters committed suicide because of alcoholic husbands even I contemplated suicide but alhamdulillah for Islam I am now coping

[SanMire-qg]

3 years ago I remember the time I went through on my own. I was very ill. But unfortunately my illness was invisible. I was suffering everyday. I’ve been suffering with illnesses all my life but its all invisible so no one knows. I would come back home from school, sleep for a while and head to the hospital. Then spend hours there. This went on for so long I cant even remember. The next morning I would go to school with a different personality, acting like all was okay with me but it was so suffocating to see everyone healthy and happy and cheerful and full of energy and then there’s you.. suffering internally. When I looked at the comments I realized I was never alone. All of us have our part of suffering. Those times drained the energy out of me and continue to do so. I feel helpless most days but I know Allah is merciful. Even if we don’t see the fruits of our sufferings in this life, I just want everyone here to know that things will be way better in the hereafter In Sha Allah. I make dua to Allah to heal our hearts and grant us patience to go through that which we are bound to be tested with. Stay strong everyone and hold on. ❤️

[calonhafidz]

"Even when time is get tough, When there is a struggle, You know Allah Subhanahu Wa ta'ala is there"

[azidesai]

I can totally relate to this, sometimes I wish I didn’t have to face another day, but I can’t go until my time arrives to go 😪

[fearonlygod]

I feel our body and mind weren't designed for modern lifestyle Allah knows the best

[harissahab]

I do have to say my confidence has been shaken since I was a kid because my dad would point out anything wrong I did. Not just that but other events have made me always self aware and feel as if I can’t do certain things because I’ll do it wrong then get scolded or it’ll be pointed out. Unfortunately a lot of parents don’t understand that and it does psychologically affect a child even in their future.

[mo-ncfj]

I get sad sometimes, but everytime I turn back to Allah s.w.t i feel some type of burden taken off my back. Allahu Akbar 🤲🏾❤