Psychological Problems

Sheikh, I suffer from evil whispers from the shaitan and recently the shaitan has been whispering to me saying the I fear the hell fire more than i fear Allah and its trying to make me believe that I fear jahanam more than I fear Allah. I don’t like these thoughts, and its really bothering me. What should I do? What if these thoughts are true?

17 Apr

Assalamu alaikum, ignore these whispers and seek refuge in Allah each time they come up. Fearing hell is part of fearing Allah! Make loads of dhikr and hold tight to the daily prescribed adhkar.

Sheikh, need to ask you if a muslim goes through depression, how should he deal with this feeling. Many times been told that if you are a muslim you should not be depressed.

Psychological Problems

11 Mar

A real practicing Muslim doesn’t get depression which is an illness. He may feel depressed sometimes but this goes away quickly and doesn’t last. Those who get long term depressions don’t usually have full trust in Allah. That is why they are depressed with whatever calamities that happen to them. If you have this illness, […]

Would like to now please if a muslim is suffering from being fearful, and anxious, as well as feeling of cowardice. How should he overcome this problem, What practical steps can one take to overcome these feelings, which make him very depressed

Psychological Problems

13 Feb

Allah says in 3:175 “It is only Shaitân (Satan) that suggests to you the fear of his Auliyâ’ (supporters and friends (polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Messenger, Muhammad (peace be upon him))) so fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers.” What you are suffering from is […]

I’ve always suffered from lack of self-confidence and this has affected me in almost everything I do since childhood. Many times I’m afraid to start something because I fear I may not be able to cope or finish even though I may have the potential.

Psychological Problems

12 Feb

Most of what was mentioned is related to the weakness of your trust in Allah and the more you work on strengthening it, the more confidence you will get. Whatever you do, do it for the sake of Allah. this way, it would affect you whether people praise you or criticize you. Have your full […]

I have an exaggerate fear of death and sometimes I feel so depressed; can’t you help me with some advice sheikh?

Psychological Problems

28 Jan

Thoughts about death and fear of dying can be positive and it also can be negative. If one is encouraged to obey Allah and is continuously reminded to stay away from sin, it is a positive thought. But if these thoughts make you depressed and they are a bit exaggerated to the extent that it […]

Sheikh, need to ask you if a muslim goes through depression, how should he deal with this feeling. Many times been told that if you are a muslim you should not be depressed.

Would like to now please if a muslim is suffering from being fearful, and anxious, as well as feeling of cowardice. How should he overcome this problem, What practical steps can one take to overcome these feelings, which make him very depressed

I’ve always suffered from lack of self-confidence and this has affected me in almost everything I do since childhood. Many times I’m afraid to start something because I fear I may not be able to cope or finish even though I may have the potential.

I have an exaggerate fear of death and sometimes I feel so depressed; can’t you help me with some advice sheikh?

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