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2) Seek Help If You Need It (No It’s Not Haraam)

Thus, we need to not feel that we’re ever alone in our pain or struggles. The key to overcoming our depression and anxiety is to seek help if we need it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking professional mental health help when we need it. There is nothing un-Islamic or anything against the sunnah to seek help. Contrary to what people may say the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a counselor and therapist who spoke to the personal issues and challenges facing his community. He didn’t simply tell people dealing with their personal problems to go pray more and read more Quran. He actually was extremely realistic dealing with everything from alcoholism, fornication, adultery, addictions, domestic violence and other major societal ills. So we can see from the history and life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that even the people in his community felt comfortable coming to him for help with their personal issues and challenges.

So if anyone tells you it’s un-Islamic or ineffective to seek help from a counselor or therapist remind them of the story of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the countless Muslims in his community who sought his help for extremely personal matters.

You can find Muslim counselors or therapists in your city or state: HERE

For Youth there’s the Naseeha Youth Helpline: HERE

For additional Mental Health Resources, contact the Muslim Wellness Foundation: HERE

For the DC/Maryland/Virginia, find Muslim counselors and therapists: HERE

Chicago Muslim counselors and therapists (The Khalil Center): HERE

Atlanta Muslim counselors and therapists (MWF-Atlanta): HERE