Is Depression a Test from Allah? | Islam & Mental Health | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Ust. Sarah Sultan

Can depression be a test from Allah, or is it a sign of weak faith? In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Ustadha Sarah Sultan, a licensed mental health counselor, to discuss Islam’s perspective on depression, seasonal affective disorder, loneliness, and the stigma around mental health in the Muslim community.Together, they explore:How to understand depression as both a clinical condition and a spiritual testPractical tools for coping with seasonal depression and lonelinessThe role of gratitude, community, and faith in healingWhen to seek professional help and why doing so can be an act of worshipThis is an honest, much-needed conversation at the intersection of Islam and psychology, designed to give hope and clarity to anyone struggling or supporting a loved one.If you found this episode beneficial, subscribe for more deep dives on faith, wellness, and the challenges facing Muslims today.#IslamAndMentalHealth #DepressionInIslam #AlMaghribPodcast

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