Saad Tasleem - Sadness and Depression

About this lecture

In this lecture, Saad Tasleem explores the Islamic perspective on sadness and depression, drawing on the story of Prophet Yaqub (alayhi s-salam) and key Quranic verses to show that grief is a natural human experience — even for the Prophets. He makes a critical distinction between normal sadness and clinical depression, warning that offering only general Islamic advice to someone who is clinically depressed can cause further harm and feelings of inadequacy. He calls on individuals, families, and communities to break the stigma around mental health, recognizing that seeking professional help is not only permitted in Islam but actively encouraged by the Quran and Sunnah.