Surah Ad-Duha and al-Inshirah are good for peace of mind. Although reading any chapter (surah) of the Quran might make you feel better and more at peace, Surah Ad-Duha and al-Inshirah have shown to be two of the most potent Surahs for doing so.
Surah Isra, Kahf, Maryam, Taha, Anbiya
All of these stories help with depression and anxiety and help us feel the power and majesty of Allah SWT.
2 Surahs that have a calming effect
Surah Al-Inshirah is also a beneficial Surah to recite when Anxious. Surah Rahman also has a calming effect.
Dua to safeguard from anxiety and depression
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni wal-'ajazi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa ḍala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those challenged by serious and chronic mental and emotional illnesses. Give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
1- Surah Yusuf.
This surah carries a lot of lessons that we can learn from. We can use it to deal with and overcome our life's problems. Allah can make you live a happy life no matter how much you're struggling in your life right now. Allah can take it all away in a moment.
We ponder, glorify, worship Allah and find ways to keep Him our hearts! Surah Duha restores our faith and increase our belief in the greatness and power of Allah. Read it and ponder over its meanings.
Dua: Allaahumma rahmataka arjoo falaa takilnee ilaa nafsee tarfata 'ayn. wa aslih lee sha'nee kullah. Laa ilaaha illaa Ant. Translation: O Allah, it is Your mercy that I hope for, so don't leave me in charge of my affairs even for the blinking of an eye.
Stop overthinking. You are stressing yourself too much & instead you should trust Allah. Where is your trust in Allah? He loves you, He won't let you down."
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah at the time of distress, saying, "La ilaha illal- lahu Al-`Azim, al- Halim, La ilaha illal-lahu Rabbu-s-samawati wal-ard wa Rabbu- l-arsh il-azim."
Allah is As-Salaam— The Giver and Source of Peace, The Perfection. He is the One who is the source of all peace and safety. As-Salaam is perfect and whole and He is the only one who can bestow safety and security as well as inner peace!
Surah ad-Duha was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ to relieve him of these negative feelings and to give him hope, positivity, and the assurance that Allah is with him no matter what. From it we too can find peace, hope, and a renewed faith in Allah when we go through similar states of depression, sadness, and hopelessness.
As a reminder to us that the night is meant to cover and give us comfort and rest. Generally when we're depressed, we tend to get into a very bad sleep pattern by staying up at night and sleeping all day, thereby worsening our state of mind. This aayah reminds us to use the night as a comfort to ease our distress.
He wondered if Allah was displeased with him and did not want him as a Prophet anymore. Thus, Surah Ad-Duha was revealed to console and help the Messengerﷺ to overcome his anxiety and depression. This is no different from when we become depressed because of a traumatic experience or the stress of our modern-day lives.
Muslims are not immune to mental health conditions like depression and as such, seeking professional help is highly advised, just like in case of any other type of illness as the Quran mentions, “So, verily, with every difficulty, there is relief: Verily, with every difficulty, there is relief” (Quran94: 5-6) (The ...
Surah Al-Fatiha: The Prophet (peace be upon him) named this as the chapter of healing. Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya explained how to read this surah for healing.
Islam values the importance of good mental health and emotional wellbeing. The Qur'an can be used as a guide to those suffering from emotional distress and aims to lead people to a meaningful quality of life. 'There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its treatment' (Hadith).
There are also some practices in Islam that help Muslims enhance their mental health. These practices include (1) daily prayers, (2) fasting during the month of Ramadan, (3) helping others, and (4) daily reciting of the Holy Quran. When Muslims are praying, they are talking directly to God.
God who knit together my brain and heart, guide both to rest and harmony. Open my eyes to see where I can join you in avoiding stressors, turning off screens, and eating well. And open my ears to hear your voice if I need to find professional help. Heal and strengthen my mind, O Lord.
Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me.