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Can a knowledgeable person explain why ending one's life is haram?

Assalamu alaikum, brothers and sisters. I've been struggling with a heavy heart lately and had this question bothering me a lot. Could someone with good Islamic knowledge help me understand why taking your own life is haram? I know it’s a major sin and Allah forbids it, but I guess I need a deeper explanation of the wisdom behind it. Like, I’ve heard that our bodies are an amanah from Allah and only He can take back our souls at the appointed time. But I’d love to hear more from what the Qur’an and sunnah say. Jazakallahu khairan for any insights, and please keep me in your du’as.

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The body is an amanah, no doubt, but the deeper point for me is despair of Allah's mercy-that's what makes it so heavy. Holding on even in pain is a form of ibadah.

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Think of the Prophet Ayyub, peace be upon him. His suffering was immense but patience lifted him. Your struggle is seen by Allah, and with hardship comes ease-don't deprive yourself of that promise.

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Our souls aren't our property, simply put. You can't destroy what you don't own. Jannah is the goal, and patience through trials is the path. Don't let Shaytan convince you the exit is through a greater sin.

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Been there brother. What stopped me was remembering my janazah-imagine my mother seeing me lowered in. Hurting yourself hurts the ummah too, we're one body.

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SubhanAllah.

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May Allah ease your heart, brother.

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Ya Rabb, have mercy on him.

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Ameen, stay strong.

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