I am feeling Depressed

#1

^{Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min-l-hammi wa-l-ḥazan, wa aʿūdhu bika min-l-ʿajzi wa-l-kasal, wa aʿūdhu bika min-l-jubni wa-l-bukhl, wa aʿūdhu bika min ghalabati-d-dayni wa qahri-r-rijāl.}

“O Allah, I seek Your protection from anxiety and grief. I seek Your protection from inability and laziness. I seek Your protection from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek Your protection from being overcome by debt and being overpowered by men.”

Abū Saʿīd al-Khudrī (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) recounted that one day, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ entered the mosque and observed a man from the Anṣār named Abū Umāmah (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu). Inquiring, he ﷺ asked, “What is the matter? Why are you sitting in the mosque when it is not the time for prayer?” Abū Umāmah (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) responded, “Never-ending worries and debts, O Messenger of Allah.”

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ then inquired, “Shall I not teach you words by which, when you say them, Allah will remove your worries and settle your debts?” Abū Umāmah (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) eagerly replied, “Yes, of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet ﷺ instructed, “Say in the morning and evening [the above].” Abū Umāmah (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) stated, “Then I did that, and Allah removed my worries and settled my debts.” (Abū Dāwūd 1555)

#2

^{Ḥasbiya-Allāhu lā ilāha illā Huwa, ʿalayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbu-l-ʿArshi-l-ʿaẓīm.}

“Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god worthy of worship except Him. I have placed my trust in Him only and He is the Lord of the Magnificent Throne.”

Abū al-Dardā’ (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) reports that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ conveyed: “If a person recites [the above] seven times both in the morning and evening, Allah will suffice him in all matters related to this world and the Hereafter.”(Ibn al-Sunnī 71)

#3

^{Rabbi innī limā anzalta illayya min khayrin faqīr.}

“My Lord, truly I am in dire need of any good which You may send me. (28:24)”

#4

^{Rabbi aʿūdhu bika min hamazāti-sh-shayāṭīn. Wa aʿūdhu bika Rabbi ay-yaḥḍurūn.}

“My Lord, I seek protection with You from the promptings of the devils; and I seek protection in You, my Lord, from their coming near me. (23:97-98)”

#5

^{(Rabbi) Annī massaniya-ḍ-ḍurru wa Anta Arḥamu-r-raḥimīn.}

“(My Lord), indeed adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful. (21:83)”

#8

^{Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ḍīqi-d-dunyā wa ḍīqi yawmi-l-qiyāmah.}

“O Allah, I seek Your protection from the anguish of the world and the anguish of the Day of Judgement.”

Sharīq al-Hawzānī (raḥimahullāh) narrates that when I visited Aisha (raḍiy Allāhu ‘anhā), I inquired, “With which supplication did the Messenger of Allah ﷺ commence his night prayer?” She replied, “You have asked me about something that no one has asked me before.” She then described that when he woke up at night, he would say “Allāhu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest) ten times, followed by “Alḥamdullillāh” (All praise be to Allah) ten times, and “Subḥāna-llāhi wa bi ḥamdih” (Allah is free from imperfection, and all praise is due to Him) ten times. Additionally, he would say “Subḥānal Malik al-Quddūs” (How perfect is the Sovereign, the Most Holy) ten times, seek Allah’s forgiveness ten times, proclaim “There is no god but Allah” ten times, and finally say [the above] ten times. Afterward, he would commence with the night prayer. (Abū Dāwūd 5085)

#12

_{Lā ilāha illā-llāhu-l-ʿĀẓīmu-l-Ḥalīm, lā ilāha illā-llāhu Rabbu-l-ʿĀrshi-l-ʿAẓīm, lā ilāha illā-llāhu Rabbu-s-samāwāti wa Rabbu-l-arḍi wa Rabbu-l-ʿĀrshi-l-karīm.}

“There is no god but Allah, the Supreme, The Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, Lord of the Noble Throne.”

During times of distress, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would supplicate to Allah using [the above]. Dua (Bukhārī 6345, Muslim 2730)

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Feeling depressed is a challenging experience, and seeking solace in Islam can provide both spiritual and practical guidance. Here are some Islamic perspectives and solutions for dealing with depression:

1. Turn to Allah (Dua): In times of distress, turn to Allah in prayer and supplication. Pour your heart out to Him, seek His guidance, and ask for strength to overcome your difficulties.
2. Patience and Perseverance (Sabr): Islam emphasizes the virtue of patience during challenging times. Understand that trials are a part of life, and exercising patience can lead to spiritual growth and reward.
3. Seeking Professional Help: Islam encourages seeking knowledge and wisdom. If your depression is persistent, consider consulting with mental health professionals or counselors who can provide appropriate guidance and support.
4. Community Support: Connect with your community, friends, and family. Sharing your feelings with others and seeking support is encouraged in Islam. Surrounding yourself with a positive and understanding community can be uplifting.
5. Engage in Acts of Worship: Regularly engage in acts of worship such as prayer, reading the Quran, and remembering Allah.

Remember, it is crucial to consult with healthcare professionals for severe or prolonged depression. Islam encourages seeking both spiritual and practical solutions while recognizing the importance of professional support when necessary.