[O] noble Shaykh, what is the reason for people's neglect and reluctance to protect themselves with [the prescribed] dhikr ( ذكر )? Shaykh: There are [several] reasons for this.
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Treatment for depression, anxiety, worry, and sadness
[As for] the reason [for depression or distress, then] I cannot know, because the causes of depression and distress are varied.
Seize the opportunity of life, and draw closer to Allaah
So we should take advantage of our life - in obedience to Allaah سبحانه و تعالى, because life is short, and time is passing [us by]. Time is [but] moments, not days, nor hours.
Do not waste this precious life
So my advice to my brothers - not [specifically] regarding the internet, nor the satellite channels - is to fear Allaah regarding themselves, and to know that they have not been created for this...
Dealing with worry, grief and sorrow
And among the benefits of this hadeeth is that the Sharee'ah distances itself from anything that leads to regret, dispute, or enmity. How so?
Does not pray the congregational prayer in the masjid
All Praise is due to Allaah [alone], Lord of the Worlds, and I send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad, and his family, and his companions, and those who follow them in righteousness...
Beware of half-scholars! Beware of them!!
Even from a scholarly perspective – even from an academic standpoint – we say to the youth who are not qualified to take the lead [in religious matters], we say
Advice to those who occupy themselves with peoples' affairs
Likewise, do not interfere in [other] people's affairs. Don't get involved – if it doesn't concern you. And this is contrary to what some people do today.
Supplicating for the Rulers
And [regarding the rulers of the Muslims] - from asking Allaah, it is from our right that we ask Allaah for their guidance and success, and that they do what is required [of them].
The father of the Prophet ﷺ is in the Fire
And [the question] is, we have people who say that 'Abdullaah, rather, the father of Muhammad ﷺ – he is [destined] for the Fire; And [there are] people who say no, rather he is [destined] for...