A heartfelt reminder, sisters

As-salamu alaykum sisters, I want to warn you from letting your imaan slip by coming close to zina. Even on Instagram or other socials, if you see a couple or something that tempts you - just scroll past. Don’t watch. It can start small, like seeing couples on a show or social media, and then lead to worse things. When you feel the urge, pray two rakʿahs and ask Allah to protect you from the traps of Shaytan and from this sin. I used to read things that made it seem less serious, and some people and even some opinions downplayed it, but I’m warning you from my own experience: this sin shattered parts of my life. Please, please don’t go near it. If you have strong desires, consider marriage as soon as you can. If that’s not possible, keep busy - go for a run, hit the gym, fast, or avoid being alone in your room too much. Find your triggers and work on them. I feel ashamed and worried about how I’ll answer to Allah. Please make dua for me - perhaps you are beloved by Allah and He will forgive me because of your prayers. I hope this advice helps some of you to stay away from that act so Allah may forgive me in the Akhirah. Our deen is beautiful and our Rabb is merciful, but His anger is also real. I am very disappointed in myself; may Allah forgive me and protect you all from this harmful sin that robbed me of peace. Please pray that Allah forgives me, opens the doors of mercy for me, and takes my soul as a mu'min.