A Faith Journey: Born Muslim, Reconnecting with Emaan Amidst Questions

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I was born into a Muslim family-went to madrassa as a kid, learned Quran, and even helped clean the mosque with friends. But over time, I drifted. I stopped taking it seriously and spent years feeling distant from our deen. Recently, something changed. I started thinking deeply again, praying regularly, and genuinely trying to understand Islam on an intellectual level, not just a cultural one. The more I learn, the more it resonates with me at my core. Yet, I still have doubts that come and go. Is Islam truly from Allah, or is it man-made? Is the Quran really miraculous, or is that something we tell ourselves? I believe in Allah, but sometimes I wonder if Islam is specifically the truth or just what I was born into. I tried having an honest conversation online recently, but the responses were mostly dismissive and mocking rather than thoughtful. It affected me a bit, making the doubts feel louder for a while. That made me question myself-is my Emaan weak, or is doubt a normal part of a genuine faith journey? I’m not looking for blind reassurance. I want to hear from brothers and sisters who’ve gone through real doubt and come out with a solid foundation. What helped you? Books, scholars, specific arguments, personal experiences-anything real. I want a faith built on an honest foundation, not just inherited assumptions. Has anyone been here before?