The best way to treat anxiety and depression is to busy yourself in the service of Allah Subhanahu Watahala and learn and practice upon the Sunnah of His beloved Messenger (pbuh). These acts bring joy and appreciation to the heart, and the shaytaan (the perpetrator of depression) is weakened and distanced from a soul who engages with Allah (and for Allah) regularly. Staying in the state of Wudhu (ablution) also helps keep these bad demons at a distance.
Allah the Supreme says in the Qu’ran,
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest.”
(Surah 13, verse 28).
Engaging with Allah can be done in many ways; by giving compulsory and voluntary charity, reciting the Qur’an, teaching the Deen, reading about the Deen, practicing the Sunnah, helping a neighbour, striving in the service of your parents for Allah’s sake, visiting a sick or elderly person, taking a ritual bath (Ghus’l), restraining the tongue from an angry word, or removing danger or harm from the path of a Muslim. We should strive to perform at least one task per day (besides that which is compulsory) solely to please Allah.
There are many millions of ways insha’Allah, may Allah help us to practice them!
Abu Dawood narrated that Asmaa bint Umays (ra) said that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) told her, “Should I teach you some words that you should recite when in distress? ‘Allah is my Lord with Whom I associate nothing and no one.’”
“Whenever a sadness or grief strikes a slave and the slave then says, ‘O Allah! I am your slave, the son/daughter of Your slave, the son/daughter of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your grasp. Your decision regarding me will certainly come to pass. Your judgement on me is certainly just. I ask You by every Name that is Yours and every Name which You call Yourself by, whether You revealed it in Your Book or kept it in the knowledge of the Unseen which You have. Make the Noble Qur’an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the eliminator of my sadness and the end of my grief.’
Then Allah will remove his/her sadness and replace it with joy.”
Usama (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that God’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “Is there anyone amongst you who is ready to roll up his sleeves and embark into Paradise? I swear by the Lord of the Ka’ba that on Paradise converges no danger. It is a scintillating place, radiant, with an effulgent light; a garden of bliss with fresh, delightful aromas of sweet herbs (rayhaan) swinging in a gentle breeze; a grand palace! It offers continuously floating rivers, ripened fruit, a beautiful and meritorious wife, an auspicious garment and an eternal dwelling in the most peaceful and perfect abode; all with fruits, greens, silks and blessed happiness, a lofty residence and a splendid life!”
The people answered, “Indeed O Messenger of God, we are ready to strive for it!”
He (pbuh) added, “Say Insha’Allah.”
The people repeated after him, “Insha’Allah!”
‘Rayhaan’ is known in English as Sweet Basil; a fragrant herb of the mint family which, in Paradise, is the king of the fragrant herbs. It is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an and is synonymous with comfort, life, ease, joy, happiness and delight. In aromatherapy, sweet basil helps alleviate the symptoms of sorrow and stress.
A few drops of Sweet Basil essential oil can be mixed into a teaspoon of carrier oil and then put into a tea-light oil burner to use at home or in the office. The gentle fragrance helps to lift the mood and calm the senses.
The precious metal Silver, is also a medicine that encourages happiness. It relieves stress, sorrow and depression. Since there is no prohibition on the wearing of silver, both men and women can wear a simple necklace made of pure silver to pacify and strengthen the heart insha’Allah, but for men the intention should not be adornment. Although it must be noted that it is forbidden to use gold and silver ornaments and utensils (cups, plates, bowls, knives, forks etc.).
As with all Islamic Medicine, the cure lies solely in the hands of Allah and not in any tangible object like a necklace made of silver, so please make your intentions to trust him alone and to please him and seek only His help. Allah knows best.
Allah the Supreme says in the Qu’ran,
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest.”
(Surah 13, verse 28).
Engaging with Allah can be done in many ways; by giving compulsory and voluntary charity, reciting the Qur’an, teaching the Deen, reading about the Deen, practicing the Sunnah, helping a neighbour, striving in the service of your parents for Allah’s sake, visiting a sick or elderly person, taking a ritual bath (Ghus’l), restraining the tongue from an angry word, or removing danger or harm from the path of a Muslim. We should strive to perform at least one task per day (besides that which is compulsory) solely to please Allah.
There are many millions of ways insha’Allah, may Allah help us to practice them!
Abu Dawood narrated that Asmaa bint Umays (ra) said that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) told her, “Should I teach you some words that you should recite when in distress? ‘Allah is my Lord with Whom I associate nothing and no one.’”
“Whenever a sadness or grief strikes a slave and the slave then says, ‘O Allah! I am your slave, the son/daughter of Your slave, the son/daughter of Your female slave. My forelock is in Your grasp. Your decision regarding me will certainly come to pass. Your judgement on me is certainly just. I ask You by every Name that is Yours and every Name which You call Yourself by, whether You revealed it in Your Book or kept it in the knowledge of the Unseen which You have. Make the Noble Qur’an the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the eliminator of my sadness and the end of my grief.’
Then Allah will remove his/her sadness and replace it with joy.”
Usama (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that God’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “Is there anyone amongst you who is ready to roll up his sleeves and embark into Paradise? I swear by the Lord of the Ka’ba that on Paradise converges no danger. It is a scintillating place, radiant, with an effulgent light; a garden of bliss with fresh, delightful aromas of sweet herbs (rayhaan) swinging in a gentle breeze; a grand palace! It offers continuously floating rivers, ripened fruit, a beautiful and meritorious wife, an auspicious garment and an eternal dwelling in the most peaceful and perfect abode; all with fruits, greens, silks and blessed happiness, a lofty residence and a splendid life!”
The people answered, “Indeed O Messenger of God, we are ready to strive for it!”
He (pbuh) added, “Say Insha’Allah.”
The people repeated after him, “Insha’Allah!”
‘Rayhaan’ is known in English as Sweet Basil; a fragrant herb of the mint family which, in Paradise, is the king of the fragrant herbs. It is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an and is synonymous with comfort, life, ease, joy, happiness and delight. In aromatherapy, sweet basil helps alleviate the symptoms of sorrow and stress.
A few drops of Sweet Basil essential oil can be mixed into a teaspoon of carrier oil and then put into a tea-light oil burner to use at home or in the office. The gentle fragrance helps to lift the mood and calm the senses.
The precious metal Silver, is also a medicine that encourages happiness. It relieves stress, sorrow and depression. Since there is no prohibition on the wearing of silver, both men and women can wear a simple necklace made of pure silver to pacify and strengthen the heart insha’Allah, but for men the intention should not be adornment. Although it must be noted that it is forbidden to use gold and silver ornaments and utensils (cups, plates, bowls, knives, forks etc.).
As with all Islamic Medicine, the cure lies solely in the hands of Allah and not in any tangible object like a necklace made of silver, so please make your intentions to trust him alone and to please him and seek only His help. Allah knows best.
MashaAllah, very good post. May Allah bless you.
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