Is depression and mental illness is a test from Allah or is it lack of iman ?

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu,

All sickness are test from Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala, if we remain patient we will get reward and it will expiate our sins. Some mental illnesses are really needed to be cured so a person should concern the specialized doctor. But depression in my view happened due to our weak connection with Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala because when we have stronger connection with Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala we know that Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala plans are better than our wishes and we will not get hopeless.

 

Think positive when you are depressed. Following are some tips that we can use when we are depress, 

1. Try to do dhikr, it will help to reduce.
2. Think that after every hardship, there will be ease and this time will also pass.
3. We have to be patient in every trial and we will get rewarded.
4. By being patient we are pleasing our creator.
5. Trials are blessing in disguise and it will remove our sins.
6. Try to divert you mind, listen to islamic lectures, read books or talk to your siblings.
7. The hardship will go on its appointed time and if we not remain patient, we will lose the reward as well.
8. Thank to Allah in every situation may be HE is saving us from greater affliction.
9. Pray to Allah, ask for HIS help.
10. Allah loves us more than our mother and HE will take care of everything so don’t stress.
11. This life is a test and we will not get everything we want and we have to be happy in Allah decree.
12. We have to please our creator and strive for akhirah, this life is temporary and it will end.

13. When you get depressed look at those who are less blessed than you and you will be thankful to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.

May Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala guide us to the straight path.

Ameen