Depression & Some Spiritual Cures
Written By ‘Ammar Diwan as a Monthly Reflection for March 2008
As human beings, we all experience periods of depression in our lives. Whether it be poor grades in school or disagreements with one’s friends, several challenges come our way that cause us to feel helpless and depressed. Several moments in my life have made me reflect on what the best method to cure depression is. I know a few of my fellow students at school who are using anti-depressants attempting to “cure the disease”. I even met someone who felt that alcohol was the best way to get rid of depression.
Dhikr in the evening and morning: "We're pleased with Allah as our Lord, Islam as our Deen, and Muhammad as Our Messenger"
Abu Dawud in his Sunan records the following hadith from Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radhiya Allahu ‘anhu) who said that the Messenger of Allah (‘alayhis salaam) said,
“Whoever says:
رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا
Radeetu billahi rabban, wa bil-Islaami deenan, wa bi-Muhammadin rasoolan
“I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my Deen, and Muhammad as a Messenger”
Jannah becomes obligatory for him [to enter].
What to Say At the Time of Heartache & Info on Asmaa bint 'Umays
by Abul Layth
Allah Allah ! Our Shaykh Nuh, May Allah bless him and his family Amin, encouraged the travellers on the path to read the Adhkaar of Imam An-Nawawi (rahimahullah). So, I bought it, and must say that I have benefitted immensly within the last few weeks. I even got to sit down with Umm Layth at the lake and go over some beneficial Shafi’i opinions from it. At times I wish I could share everything I read the readers of SeekingIlm, but time and other things are far more important. I am, insha’allah, going to start sharing more of the benefits I experience in the Adhkaar with those who care to better themselves.
I came across a beautiful hadith that goes (here is the scan),
