For those who have similar cases
I would like to share with those who have similar cases this topic perhaps it will help them and others too over come such a case.
Some points could hurt none religious people but please take it as information and not enforcement.
The question below was asked by Amina from South Africa
I am concerned about mental illnesses. A person suffering from depression and obsessive compulsive disorder does not have the ability to use his/her mind rationally. As a result, they are unable to progress spiritually or otherwise.
Yet, the mind does function on some level. Are they responsible for the negative thoughts about life and sometimes Islam?
Although the mind says that there must be a reason behind this and that it is a test from God Almighty, how can you pass a test if your faculties of thought are impaired. It seems like oppression although you know that on no soul does Allah place a burden greater than it can bear. So there is this mass of contradictions in feelings and thoughts. Where does the truth lie.
It seems unfair to the person suffering because they tried to live their entire life so far according to Islamic teachings. It brought fulfillment before but they now wonder if this is the right way because on some level they look at their condition as a punishment.
If they have their ability to think clearly taken away from them, what function can they serve as a human being. They are in a state of limbo and have feeling of almost 'non-existence'.
Patience is exercised to the fullest and there is no result. The future appears bleak. What type of things should a person with this mindset focus on Islamically?
What is the purpose of testing a person so that they honestly can’t see the good in anything. It seems almost cruel. We are taught that these aren't the qualities of the Almighty. But the feeling tend to overwhelm the teachings…
The answer is in the link below:
http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=AskAboutIslamE&cid=11239...
In the link you will find some information on
1. Depression and obsessive compulsive disorder:
2. Are you responsible for the negative thoughts?
3. If this is a test from Allah, how can you pass the test if your faculties of thought are impaired? It seems like oppression:
4. You think it is a punishment
5. What function can they serve as a human being?
6. Does the future appear bleak?
7. What type of things a person should focus on Islamically?
8. What is the purpose of testing?
