💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Due to the gradual increase of trials and tests before the occurrence of the Day of Judgment, many people may occasionally have suicidal thoughts, assuming that purposely ending their life would permanently terminate all the difficulties they are facing. Whether a Muslim feels saddened or depressed by how they're not receiving enough love and support from loved ones, or their business isn't as successful as they hoped it'd be, or they've recently lost somebody close to them either by death or their choice to no longer communicate, or they're financially struggling, or the false rumors that have been spread about them cause suicide to be tempting, or they can't stand being in love with someone whom they can't have so being heartbroken is not anymore tolerable, or basically their current mood can't be described as "happy" nor "contented" especially during these trying times, a Muslim should remember the fact that deliberately committing suicide is a major sin which Allah the Most Merciful and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam warned us against. The similitude of a person killing themselves due to being unsatisfied with life is that of a student who rebelliously throws his examination papers in the dustbin and storms out of the exam room, not caring what the examiners will do.
🔸Tips on how to deal with suicidal thoughts:
1] Constantly remind yourself that the main purpose Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala created us is to sincerely worship Him, not to please His servants nor build a personalized "dreamland of perfect bliss" on earth.
2] True happiness and eternal peace can only be found in Jannah Paradise, not in this world that was designed to be full of temporary tests. Continue doing your best to serve Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala to be worthy of His Love and entry to Jannatul Ferdaus.
3] Count the numerous blessings and gifts that Allah the Most Wise chose to give you. Among the things which Allah generously granted you include His Guidance to become a striving Muslim, access to learning more about Islam, the ability to read and understand the languages you speak, a simple or cozy home instead of wandering in the streets, and the electronic gadget you're using now to network with others many of whom may have gone through the same emotions you've experienced.
4] No matter how bad your present situation seems to be, there will always be several others around the world whose sufferings are more complicated than yours. A lot of them are able to survive with steadfast trust in Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala while maintaining rewarding patience, gratitude and contentment with Allah's Destiny.
5] While your Qadr/Decree has already been written, you can
Inn-sha-Allah change it positively by saying Du'a, particularly increasing your supplications while you're fasting, when praying Tahajjud / Qiyaam Al-Layl, or on every Friday.
6] Detach yourself from whatever and whoever triggers negative energy. Don't feel guilty about unfriending or unfollowing users whose updates frequently make you doubt yourself. Unapologetically avoid those who gossip and who distract you from trying to become a better Muslim.
7] Do Tawbah and repent from all the wrongdoings that bring your soul down. Sorrow, worries and depression are meant to expiate your sins so you're admitted to Jannah Paradise while sinless. When you reform and strive to obey Allah's Commands, and abandon what Allah and His noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam forbade, you can feel happier and your heart can be more at ease, free from guilt and dark spots which prevent spiritual light from entering.
8] Temporary feelings of sadness and worry can be more manageable when you recall how dunya and its joys as well as sorrows won't last long. Eventually we must meet Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and pray we are among those destined to reach Paradise. Ameen.
9] Be calm knowing that encountering hardships is one of the probable signs that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves you. By having an imperfect life in this world, you are motivated to work harder for Jannatul Ferdaus, understanding that the pleasures of dunya are unreal and not worth crying over.
Furthermore attain inner tranquility by maintaining a strong connection with Allah the Most Kind. Say more Adhkaar, Du'as and read from the Noble Qur'an as regularly as you can to comfort your heart and heal emotional wounds.
Allah's Prophets 'alaihim as-salaam, including the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, all went through a variety of challenging circumstances in their lives, opposition from some people and being falsely accused or viewed negatively. What makes you think that you deserve a 100% idealistic or satisfactory life in which every single plan goes well and you're adored by everybody?
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The Hour (the Day of Judgment) will not be established until a man passes by the grave of another man and he says: 'Would that I were in his place!'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6698, Sahih Muslim 157
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever kills himself with a piece of iron, his piece of iron in his hand will be thrust into his stomach in the fire of Hell forever and ever. Whoever drinks poison and kills himself, he will consume it in the fire of Hell forever and ever. Whoever throws himself off a mountain and kills himself, he will tumble into the fire of Hell forever and ever."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5442, Sahih Muslim 109
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "None of you should wish for death due to a calamity that has afflicted him. Yet if he must do something, let him say: 'O Allah, keep me alive so long as life is good for me, and cause me to die if death is better for me.'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5347, Sahih Muslim 2680
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Jundub RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man among those before you was wounded. He was in such anguish that he took a knife, slit his wrist, and let the blood flow until he died. Allah the Almighty said: 'My servant has preceded Me with his soul, so I have forbidden Paradise for him.'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3276
Grade: Sahih (Authentic)
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing afflicts a Muslim of hardship, nor illness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress, nor even the pricking of a thorn, but that Allah will expiate his sins by it."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5318, Sahih Muslim 2573
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
💌 Due to the gradual increase of trials and tests before the occurrence of the Day of Judgment, many people may occasionally have suicidal thoughts, assuming that purposely ending their life would permanently terminate all the difficulties they are facing. Whether a Muslim feels saddened or depressed by how they're not receiving enough love and support from loved ones, or their business isn't as successful as they hoped it'd be, or they've recently lost somebody close to them either by death or their choice to no longer communicate, or they're financially struggling, or the false rumors that have been spread about them cause suicide to be tempting, or they can't stand being in love with someone whom they can't have so being heartbroken is not anymore tolerable, or basically their current mood can't be described as "happy" nor "contented" especially during these trying times, a Muslim should remember the fact that deliberately committing suicide is a major sin which Allah the Most Merciful and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam warned us against. The similitude of a person killing themselves due to being unsatisfied with life is that of a student who rebelliously throws his examination papers in the dustbin and storms out of the exam room, not caring what the examiners will do.
🔸Tips on how to deal with suicidal thoughts:
1] Constantly remind yourself that the main purpose Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala created us is to sincerely worship Him, not to please His servants nor build a personalized "dreamland of perfect bliss" on earth.
2] True happiness and eternal peace can only be found in Jannah Paradise, not in this world that was designed to be full of temporary tests. Continue doing your best to serve Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala to be worthy of His Love and entry to Jannatul Ferdaus.
3] Count the numerous blessings and gifts that Allah the Most Wise chose to give you. Among the things which Allah generously granted you include His Guidance to become a striving Muslim, access to learning more about Islam, the ability to read and understand the languages you speak, a simple or cozy home instead of wandering in the streets, and the electronic gadget you're using now to network with others many of whom may have gone through the same emotions you've experienced.
4] No matter how bad your present situation seems to be, there will always be several others around the world whose sufferings are more complicated than yours. A lot of them are able to survive with steadfast trust in Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala while maintaining rewarding patience, gratitude and contentment with Allah's Destiny.
5] While your Qadr/Decree has already been written, you can
Inn-sha-Allah change it positively by saying Du'a, particularly increasing your supplications while you're fasting, when praying Tahajjud / Qiyaam Al-Layl, or on every Friday.
6] Detach yourself from whatever and whoever triggers negative energy. Don't feel guilty about unfriending or unfollowing users whose updates frequently make you doubt yourself. Unapologetically avoid those who gossip and who distract you from trying to become a better Muslim.
7] Do Tawbah and repent from all the wrongdoings that bring your soul down. Sorrow, worries and depression are meant to expiate your sins so you're admitted to Jannah Paradise while sinless. When you reform and strive to obey Allah's Commands, and abandon what Allah and His noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam forbade, you can feel happier and your heart can be more at ease, free from guilt and dark spots which prevent spiritual light from entering.
8] Temporary feelings of sadness and worry can be more manageable when you recall how dunya and its joys as well as sorrows won't last long. Eventually we must meet Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and pray we are among those destined to reach Paradise. Ameen.
9] Be calm knowing that encountering hardships is one of the probable signs that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves you. By having an imperfect life in this world, you are motivated to work harder for Jannatul Ferdaus, understanding that the pleasures of dunya are unreal and not worth crying over.
Furthermore attain inner tranquility by maintaining a strong connection with Allah the Most Kind. Say more Adhkaar, Du'as and read from the Noble Qur'an as regularly as you can to comfort your heart and heal emotional wounds.
Allah's Prophets 'alaihim as-salaam, including the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, all went through a variety of challenging circumstances in their lives, opposition from some people and being falsely accused or viewed negatively. What makes you think that you deserve a 100% idealistic or satisfactory life in which every single plan goes well and you're adored by everybody?
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The Hour (the Day of Judgment) will not be established until a man passes by the grave of another man and he says: 'Would that I were in his place!'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6698, Sahih Muslim 157
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever kills himself with a piece of iron, his piece of iron in his hand will be thrust into his stomach in the fire of Hell forever and ever. Whoever drinks poison and kills himself, he will consume it in the fire of Hell forever and ever. Whoever throws himself off a mountain and kills himself, he will tumble into the fire of Hell forever and ever."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5442, Sahih Muslim 109
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "None of you should wish for death due to a calamity that has afflicted him. Yet if he must do something, let him say: 'O Allah, keep me alive so long as life is good for me, and cause me to die if death is better for me.'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5347, Sahih Muslim 2680
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Jundub RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man among those before you was wounded. He was in such anguish that he took a knife, slit his wrist, and let the blood flow until he died. Allah the Almighty said: 'My servant has preceded Me with his soul, so I have forbidden Paradise for him.'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3276
Grade: Sahih (Authentic)
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing afflicts a Muslim of hardship, nor illness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress, nor even the pricking of a thorn, but that Allah will expiate his sins by it."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5318, Sahih Muslim 2573
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
