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Can Depression Be Caused By Distance From God?
Is depression the result of distance from God?
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Can Depression Be Caused By Distance From God?
updated 2 years, 9 months ago
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depression ke kafi reasons hosakty hai jaise torture,dhoka,akelapan,apne feelings ko share na karpana jo aapne kaha vo bhi lekin sirf khuda se dur hona he reason ho aisa hani hai.
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Mild and occasional depression happens to everyone once in a while. But frequent and intense episodes may be due to physical, psychological or environmental issues that need to ne corrected.
Physical: due to chemical imballance in the body, taking certain medication, harmonal changes at certain age, sleep depravation, etc.
Psychological: Family, behavioral and relationship issues. Financial and other issues.
Environmental. Having no change in life, having no challenges in life, no opportunities for entertainment or lack of opportunities to go out in the open, see and talk to people, etc.
In any case having a strong belief in Allah and asking him for helps alleviate some depression, but for others either need a doctor, change in environment, change in behaviors, lifestyle or relationships.
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Depression could be pathological meaning arising from genetic, environmental reasons or after certain viral infections. It’s a constant state of mind
Then there’s depression we feel transiently due to our failures in achieving our goals. That’s ok. Then there’s depression we feel due to flaws in our world view, when we commit moral sins without thinking we r doing anything wrong. Like lying, backbiting, not guarding our eyes or thoughts or our privates. All these actions have reactions of pleasure, fun, sense of power but also they lead to a kind of addictive behavior. Like we have to ridicule others to feel good, we have to lie to make us look good etc. Now in order to keep going we have to create a facade around us and work tirelessly to maintain it
All this become “normal” Our happiness is now tied to very shallow gratification so it doesn’t last and we have to provide a constant supply of it like latest looks, phones, shoes etc. as a consequence of this lifestyle all our friends r just like us and we can’t depend on them for social /moral support cuz they r busy maintaining their own facade. Anything bad happens and our whole existence crumble. Then loneliness, abandonment, misfortune, betrayal and finally depression ensues.
The moral teachings of Islam or any major religion r the same because this is how we r. Our true happiness is based on similar things every one has known in all ages but it’s like common sense, everyone understand it but nobody chooses to act on common sense
So in 1 line, depression is because of we go farther away from Allah. What it means is that we treat ourselves and others in our own way and not the way He asked us to do. Depression is not because we miss rituals of prayer but missing our obligations towards others.
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Zabardast! Loved your thoughts and explanation.
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Even our beloved Prophet صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّ , who was the closest to Allah SWT got depressed. Some examples from Quran are complete Sorah Duha, Kahf:6
فَلَعَلَّكَ بَاخِعٌ نَّفْسَكَ عَلَىٰ آثَارِهِمْ إِن لَّمْ يُؤْمِنُوا بِهَـٰذَا الْحَدِيثِ أَسَفًا
18:6) (O Muhammad), if they do not believe in this Message,4 you will perhaps torment yourself to death with grief, sorrowing over them.
Depression can be a cause to get closer to Allah by praying more, making more duas and dhikr.
It’s a mental health issue which can be treated with consultation, therapy or medications.
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Causes of depression can be varied, including genetics, mental disorders, sleep deprivation, life circumstances, etc. If you or someone you know suffers from depression, first of all I strongly advise that you seek medical help.
Anxiety and depression can also be signs of strong mental discomfort, which can be caused by misalignment between our beliefs and behavior. So yes, for a believer in God, these conditions can occur if their actions are not aligned with God’s message.
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It is not sure that depression can be by distancing but it is sure that it can be lessen by lessing distance from Allah.
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