The Causes of the Proliferation of Mental Illnesses in This Age
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Question:
The questioner from the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sīn 'Ayn 'Ayn, says: Honorable Shaykh, why have mental illnesses, such as depression and others, become so prevalent in our current time? And is this due to being distant from the Noble Qur'an?
Answer:
Yes, one of the greatest causes of mental illness and constriction of the chest is being distant from the Book of Allah the Exalted; one does not recite it, nor listen to it, nor reflect upon it. Also included in this is neglecting the obligatory duties, neglecting the prayers, and committing forbidden acts and sins. All of this causes the chest to become constricted, because through Islam, Allah expands the chests, while disbelief and sins cause the chests to become constricted.[Al-An'am 6:125] to the sky. Allah the Exalted said: [Ar-Ra'd 13:28] So one of the greatest causes of chest constriction and mental illness is turning away from the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), neglecting the obligatory duties, committing forbidden acts, and consuming haram (forbidden) wealth and haram (forbidden) earnings. All of this is among the causes of chest constriction. It may also have medical causes, which should be asked of psychiatrists. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you all with good.
The questioner from the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sīn 'Ayn 'Ayn, says: Honorable Shaykh, why have mental illnesses, such as depression and others, become so prevalent in our current time? And is this due to being distant from the Noble Qur'an?
Answer:
Yes, one of the greatest causes of mental illness and constriction of the chest is being distant from the Book of Allah the Exalted; one does not recite it, nor listen to it, nor reflect upon it. Also included in this is neglecting the obligatory duties, neglecting the prayers, and committing forbidden acts and sins. All of this causes the chest to become constricted, because through Islam, Allah expands the chests, while disbelief and sins cause the chests to become constricted.
and whoever He wants to misguide - He makes his breast tight and constricted as though he were climbing
وَمَن يُرِدْ أَن يُضِلَّهُ يَجْعَلْ صَدْرَهُ ضَيِّقًا حَرَجًا كَأَنَّمَا يَصَّعَّدُThose who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured."
الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُThe presenter:
May Allah reward you all with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/201 — archive.org (5:18)
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