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 test
• Practical tools for coping with seasonal depression and loneliness
• The role of gratitude, community, and faith in healing
• When to seek professional help and why doing so can be an act of worship

This 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.

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