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Here are some duas you can recite when feeling depressed:
Dua for Seeking Refuge from Distress:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبُنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ (Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani wal-ajzi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa dhala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal)
Meaning: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, the burden of debt and from being overpowered by (other) men." (Sahih al-Bukhari)
This Hadith Qudsi is a powerful supplication that specifically mentions seeking refuge from worry and other negative emotions that can contribute to depression.
Dua for Putting Your Trust in Allah (SWT):
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعظيمِ ﴿١٢٩﴾ [البقرة: ١٢٩] (Hasbiya Allahu la ilaha illa huwa 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa huwa Rabbu al-arشي al-atheem)
Meaning: "Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god [worthy of worship] except Him. In Him I trust, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne." (Quran 2:129)
This verse from the Quran reminds you that Allah (SWT) is All-Sufficient and the best source of strength and comfort. Reciting it with faith can bring peace and perspective during challenging times.
3. Dua for Inner Peace and Tranquility:
اللَّهُمَّ أَكْفِينِي هَمَّ الدُّنْيَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عذَابِ الْقَبْرِ (Allahumma akfini hamma ad-dunya wa a'udhu bika min adhabi al-qabr)
Meaning: "O Allah, relieve me of the worry of this world, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave." (Musnad Ahmad)
This dua asks Allah (SWT) to relieve you of worldly worries and grant you inner peace.
Additional Tips:
- Recite these duas with sincerity and believe in their meaning.
- You can make dua in your own words, expressing your specific struggles and vulnerabilities to Allah (SWT).
- Alongside dua, consider these additional steps:
- Seek professional help from a therapist or counselor who specializes in depression.
- Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation.
- Engage in activities that bring you joy and a sense of purpose.
- Connect with supportive friends and family members.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet.
