{"id":11787,"date":"2018-10-10T18:49:14","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T18:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/?p=11787"},"modified":"2021-07-16T10:49:30","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T10:49:30","slug":"dear-depression-spoken-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/au\/talk-islam\/dear-depression-spoken-word\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Depression Spoken Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/amp-jwplayer>\n

Dear Depression – A Unique Spoken Word Piece<\/span><\/h1>\nThis spoken word piece follows a conversation between two friends, whereby one of them is trying to assist the other to overcome his feelings of depression and sadness. So often we come across people who are struggling in life and we are at a loss of words on how to respond or how to be of assistance.<\/span>\n\nThe piece aims to not only explain why some of us go through struggles but also aims to break down several misconceptions we may have about depression and sadness. For instance, many people often have mistaken hardship as a reflection of God\u2019s anger for a person, yet this disregards the fact that Allah indeed tests those that He loves.<\/span>\n\nThe Prophet \ufdfa said:<\/span><\/i>\n
\u201cThe greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allah loves a people He tests them. Whoever accepts that wins His pleasure but whoever is discontent with that earns His wrath.\u201d <\/i><\/b>\n\n(Sunan Ibn Majah)<\/span><\/i><\/blockquote>\nNevertheless, the piece also sets to remind those suffering to seek help in times of need, whether it be via reaching out to health professionals (for those that are suffering medically) or surrounding yourself with supportive figures from friends, family and spiritual mentors.<\/span>\n\n\u201c<\/span>So don\u2019t be afraid to reach out for help.<\/span><\/i>\n\nDon\u2019t be ashamed to look out for your health.\u201d<\/span><\/i>\n\nOf course, this poem is also addressed to those who know people that are suffering, to constantly ask about their well being and to visit them in times of need. This is a quality which was emphasised by the Prophet \ufdfa himself in many narrations. <\/span>\n
\u201c<\/span><\/i>There is no believer who consoles his brother at the time of a calamity but that Allah the Exalted will clothe him with noble garments on the Day of Resurrection.<\/i><\/b>\u201d<\/span><\/i>\n\nSunan Ibn Majah (Hasan)<\/span><\/i><\/blockquote>\nImam Ali also narrates that:<\/span>\n\n\u201cI heard the Messenger of Allah (\ufdfa) say: <\/span><\/i>\n
\u2018Whoever comes to his Muslim brother and visits him (when he is sick), he is walking among the harvest of Paradise until he sits down, and when he sits down he is covered with mercy. If it is morning, seventy thousand angels will send blessing upon him until evening, and if it is evening, seventy thousand angels will send blessing upon him until morning.\u2019<\/i><\/b>\u201d<\/span><\/i>\n\nSunan Ibn Majah (Hasan)<\/span><\/i>\n\nThere are many more concepts that the video touches up on, however we should let the video speak for itself. Have a watch and let us know what you think in the comments.<\/span><\/blockquote>\nThe lyrics for the poem are as follows:<\/span>\n
Truth is my life is a mess<\/span><\/i>\n\nI\u2019m sad and upset<\/span><\/i>\n\nSick and depressed<\/span><\/i>\n\nI got stress on my chest<\/span><\/i>\n\nMan I\u2019m sinking in debt<\/span><\/i>\n\nMy relationships wrecked<\/span><\/i>\n\nAnd It\u2019s breaking my neck<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nAnd I can\u2019t find a job<\/span><\/i>\n\nMan I got nothing left<\/span><\/i>\n\nAsked me how I was<\/span><\/i>\n\nMan I wish I was dead.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nI\u2019m upset I\u2019m upset.<\/span><\/i>\n\nMan I\u2019m upset<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nWoah<\/span><\/i>\n\nBrother just breathe man lift up your head.<\/span><\/i>\n\nI understand what you mean – but don\u2019t you forget<\/span><\/i>\n\nthis life is a test.<\/span><\/i>\n\nThat\u2019s what Allah said<\/span><\/i>\n\nHe made life and death<\/span><\/i>\n\nTo test who was best in deeds.<\/span><\/i>\n\nI mean what\u2019d you expect<\/span><\/i>\n\nFor it to be ease for it to be rest.<\/span><\/i>\n\nFor us to just leave for us to be left,<\/span><\/i>\n\nTo say that we believe without any tests?<\/span><\/i>\n\nNah.<\/span><\/i>\n\nOf course it gets hard <\/span><\/i>\n\nAs tests become large<\/span><\/i>\n\nBut as hard as it gets<\/span><\/i>\n\nIt doesn\u2019t last.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nBrother I understand what you\u2019re saying<\/span><\/i>\n\nI just don\u2019t have the patience<\/span><\/i>\n\nI\u2019m tired and anxious<\/span><\/i>\n\nI swear I can\u2019t take this<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nI can feel myself breaking<\/span><\/i>\n\nI don\u2019t know if God hates me<\/span><\/i>\n\nBecause that\u2019s what they say to me<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nI\u2019m stressed and depressed coz apparently I\u2019m low in Iman?<\/span><\/i>\n\nOr it is as though I\u2019m not reading the Quran.<\/span><\/i>\n\nMan I\u2019m trying my best I\u2019m just sick of it man.<\/span><\/i>\n\nI don\u2019t know why it\u2019s happening to me I just don\u2019t understand.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nBrother you just keep the doing the best that you can.<\/span><\/i>\n\nAnd whatever happens it happens it\u2019s all in God\u2019s plan.<\/span><\/i>\n\nJust put your trust in Allah it\u2019s all in His hands.<\/span><\/i>\n\nAnd ignore what they say coz they misunderstand.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nSee Allah will test those that He loves,<\/span><\/i>\n\nJust look at the best of the best, the Messenger of Allah<\/span><\/i>\n\nHe had it so tough, he had it so rough, man he he had it so hard<\/span><\/i>\n\nYet despite all this, he was the most beloved.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nBrother I\u2019m trying to believe<\/span><\/i>\n\nBut I\u2019m torn and I\u2019m weak<\/span><\/i>\n\nSee at night I can\u2019t sleep<\/span><\/i>\n\nFrom all my worry and grief <\/span><\/i>\n\nIt\u2019s brought me to my knees<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nThen in that case you\u2019re in the best place you can possibly be<\/span><\/i>\n\nTo call upon your Lord in need<\/span><\/i>\n\nFor verily in the remembrance of God hearts finds relief<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nBrother please,<\/span><\/i>\n\nI\u2019m sorry you don\u2019t know my story you don\u2019t know where I\u2019ve been<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nYeah – but I know that surely after every hardship comes ease.<\/span><\/i>\n\nSurely after every hardship comes ease.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nSo don\u2019t lose hope and don\u2019t you ever despair.<\/span><\/i>\n\nAnd no matter how hard it gets, <\/span><\/i>\n\nAllah will never burden your soul more than it can bear.<\/span><\/i>\n\nI\u2019m only saying this because I love you, Wallahi I swear.<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nThank you my brother it\u2019s good to have someone there,<\/span><\/i>\n\nTo have somebody by my side who actually cares.<\/span><\/i>\n\nSo I thank you for listening,<\/span><\/i>\n\nJust please keep on visiting.<\/span><\/i>\n\nI\u2019m sorry if I was bickering I know have flaws.<\/span><\/i>\n\nI just need your support<\/span><\/i>\n\n \n\nBrother this is exactly what Muslims are for.<\/span><\/i>\n\nThis is what the Prophet \ufdfa he taught.<\/span><\/i>\n\nSo don\u2019t be afraid to reach out for help.<\/span><\/i>\n\nDon\u2019t be ashamed to look out for your health.<\/span><\/i>\n\nAnd know that in order to change it starts with yourself.<\/span><\/i>\n\nMay Allah make it easy for you and everyone else.<\/span><\/i><\/blockquote>\n \n\nMay Allah grant relief to all those who are suffering from feelings of sadness, depression and anxiety.<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Dear Depression Spoken Word<\/a><\/blockquote>