Depression and islam.

[IbnShaykh]

Jazakallahu Khairan for all the replies may Allah SWT reward u all with Aljannah Firdaus.

Its a loved one that is suffering from deppression and it started after the death of her husband, she thinks she no longer has anybody to look after her despite the fact that she has six children and all doin well.

she is already on medication and is presently living with me i just wanted to find out more about the ilness to help look after her better.

Then your task Insha'allah is much easier as you have a clear cause of the depression. The medication should help Insha'allah but the root cause needs to be addressed too. You could do this from two perspectives, one is to use the deen and comfort her with Qur'an and Sunnah. The other is to use things that will cheer her up or ease her burden. Obviously you know her better than us, so you know what will help her feel better.

Also remember to make sure she eats properly, sleeps and make sure she generally takes care of herself and her salah.

Insha'allah those who know better than I can give you better advice.

May Allaah help you and ease her sorrow ameen.

[Umm Farouk]

Amin Ya Rabbil Alamin JZK

[abu 'eesa]

There is a book called "Don't be Sad" by Dr. 'Aid al-Qarni. I'm feeling a bit sad my self and am going to start reading it tomorrow. I'll let you know if it made me happy inshaAllaah

I read a few pages and am a quarter of the way through the book and so far it is making me a bit happier alhamdulillaah.