In the life of a human being, he will experience various different things in his life. It can be experienced is a feeling of pleasure but not infrequently also have to experience an unpleasant feeling that makes a person become a Depression. Islam is always regulating various things related to human life, not least about one of the conditions that a person can experience, namely depression.

Causes of Depression

There is a lot that can cause a person to become depressed. However, nowadays most depression is actually coming from within because they have a jealous, jealous attitude and are less able to accept what they have. The demands of worldly desires or problems in themselves, family, relationships with friends, to the issue of romance can trigger depression.

Here are 15 Ways to Overcome Depression according to Islam, including:

1. Prayers

As a believer Islam requires a person to perform obligatory prayers five times a day. In addition to the obligatory prayers, there are also sunnah prayers which are also recommended in Islam. Prayers have various benefits, one of which is to make the heart calmer in Islam. Prayer also has a purpose so that someone can get closer to Allah SWT. Prayers can bring the heart to be more calm and peaceful so that it can maintain emotional stability well. In fact, prayer is also a medicine for various diseases.

"O ye who believe, make patience and prayer as your helper, indeed Allah is with those who are patient." (Q.S. Al Baqarah: 153).

2. Recitation

Depression will cause a person to feel stressed and also anxious in undergoing all his days. Need peace of mind so that it can turn off the depression that arises and disturbs the soul. Increasing remembrance will be closer to God and can also cause the heart to become more calm. This is also supported by the view of a doctor where if viewed from psychology, Zikir is one of the most effective psychiatric therapies to be applied to the human soul. The following is an explanation related to the virtue of dhikr to Allah SWT

3. Faith in Good and Bad Destiny

The sixth rule of faith is faith in qada and qadar can also be a way to overcome depression. As a human being must be able to accept all the destiny that has been outlined by Allah SWT both good destiny and bad destiny. If you get ugliness you don't need to get stuck in sadness. The person who believes in destiny and believes in Fate will benefit from the pillars of faith with everything that happens to him will be accepted but if not his faith is not perfect.

4. Gather with family

Maintaining a relationship with family even though in the midst of a very crowded activity can also bring someone to happiness according to Islam. Happy families according to Islam that can be a Sakinah Family, Mawaddah, Warahmah According to Islam, always complement and accompany all other family members. Just kidding and chatting with family will prevent someone from depression.

5. Be Patient

"Then be patient it is more beautiful. And only Allah is the place to ask for help. "(Surat Yusuf 18)

Depression that arises because it is too difficult to overcome a problem or get a heavy problem, so what to do is be patient. The Prophet Ya'kub also once said "Patience is more beautiful." So when facing any heavy problem, you should always be patient. Being patient also includes ways to calm hearts in Islam.

6. Remembering God

Remembering Allah or also known as Zikrullah is also said to be very effective to repel perceived depression. When remembering God, it will be remembered if everything will return to God later. In fact, according to Huzaifah when the Prophet Muhammad was sad and having problems, he would immediately pray and multiply Zikrullah. Because one of the virtues of dhikr is to Allah SWT that is to bring the heart to be calmer so that it will remove the feeling of depression from within.

7. Tawakkal

To treat depression must have a feeling of trust in God. Tawakkal is the feeling to always be able to think and be positive to God. This attitude can also be a way to be a good Muslim woman according to Islam. With this attitude, one must be willing to accept all the trials and calamities that befall. This method also includes a way to eliminate sadness according to Islam.

8. Believe If There Is a Way

To reduce prolonged depression, it can also be overcome by believing in what is revealed in one of the verses in the Koran that reads "Indeed, after difficulty there is ease. After difficulties, there is ease. "(Qur'an 94: 5-6). By believing this is not just depression that can be overcome, it can also be a way of success according to Islam that must be implemented.

9. Consume White Water

The basis of Islamic law always explains various things that will surely benefit humans. Likewise, consuming water during the morning recommended in Islam also has its own benefits for both physical and psychological health. In HR. Muslims say that white water can calm feelings and the Messenger of Allah also recommends when anger should be ablution and cooling the body.

10. Pray

Praying is one way to communicate with Allah SWT. Praying to God is one way to speak to God. Compared to having to confide with fellow humans or even on social media, praying is the best way to confide in the creator. This method will also make yourself calmer so that it reduces depression from within. Many prayers can be offered, namely Prayers for Ease of All Affairs, Prayers for Desired Desires, Prayers of Persecuted in the Qur'an, Prayers for Facing Exams, and other prayers.

11. Maintain Health

Islam strongly advocates and pays attention to human health. So, it is highly recommended for every human being to take care of every health. Exercise is the best way to keep the body in a healthy condition so that it will avoid depression. In addition, maintaining health such as consuming healthy and nutritious foods will also make the body not easily tired and cause depression. Because of that Islam also orders to consume halal and nutritious foods. There are several types of Halal food according to Islam that we can eat, there are also types of unclean food according to Islam that we must avoid. Because if we eat unclean food, will arise due to eating unclean food in Islam.

12. Increase Faith and Taqwa

Giving up and getting closer to God is the best way to get the body to avoid prolonged depression in the body. Always increase faith and piety by praying, dhikr, praying and also reading the Koran so that the body will feel calmer. This method is the best way for humans not to get stuck in sadness so that makes the body feel depressed. The following is an explanation related to the Way to Increase Faith and Taqwa to Allah SWT.

13. Removing Positive Energy

Think positive and get rid of the slightest negative feelings. Always try to deal with problems with positive thoughts and not think too much about things so that the mind will not be too depleted for unfavorable thoughts that cause the body to become

14. Increase Humor Taste

Every human being needs entertainment and can also be an entertainer for others. However, there are times when we become individuals who are in need of entertainment. it's good to watch entertainment programs on television or digital media, also listen to light humor from a friend, then smile. because smile is part of faith.

15. Always sincere

Ikhlas is indeed the easiest thing to say, but it is difficult to implement. However, with sincerity we are able to achieve inner calm and become one step closer to Allah SWT.