The final session of a two-day seminar on counselling in which Ahmad Sakr, who is experienced in the field of social services, provides for the muslim community useful pointers in the area of depression treatment and prevention. Although Islam is the way of peace and happiness, many Muslims unfortunately find themselves in such a state of depression due to weakness, ignorance, or other reasons. this sessiobn is a good starting point for these people or thoes who find themselves headed in that direction. Other topics discussed: making salat, children as a source of joy, zabiha meat, kosher gelatin?, and companionship in Paradise

Dr Ahmad Sakr's Biography
Dr Ahmad Sakr was bornin Beirut, Lebanon and got his PhD from the university of Illinois. He got his Islamic education through tutoring from the late Grand Mufti of Lebanon as well as from a large number of Muslim scholars from neighbouring countries. He is a founding member and former President of the Muslim Student's Association of the USA and canada now known as ISNA. Currently, he is the president of the foundation for Islamic knowledge. Dr sakr has made numerous radio nd television appearances. he is well known writer and has written a series of books and booklets on Islam, food, health, behaviour, terrorism, etc. At last count he had written over fifty six books and booklets not counting the innumerable articles he has authored and published.