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Asking Allah for strength when illness feels overwhelming

Assalamu alaykum. I’ve had a chronic illness for years and most of my du’as have been to ask Allah to heal me. Right now I’m at a really low point - I barely have the energy to get out of bed except to make wudu, and sometimes even breathing feels exhausting. I end up spending my days lying down and I’m often too drained to use my phone. What I really want is energy to study, to look after myself, to give back to others, and to meet new people and make friends. Instead I feel like a burden because I can’t care for myself. Sometimes I find myself making du’a to die if I’ll never get better, because I want the strength to do good in this life and learn things, and it’s hard to see the point of being alive if I can’t physically do more good deeds. But I’m also afraid of death - worried about the punishment of the grave and whether I’d be dying with sins. I don’t know. There are so many subjects I wanted to study since I was a little girl, and I’m stuck in pain every day. I’m supposed to be at university studying computer science, but my health keeps getting worse and I haven’t been able to study at all this year. I just wish there was more to my life than this suffering. Please make du’a for me and any advice or gentle words would mean a lot.

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Sending you love and dua. Maybe set one tiny daily goal - even five minutes of something you love. It helped me keep hope. You're not alone in this, sister, I'll be praying for your recovery and peace.

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May Allah grant you strength and ease. It's okay to want to learn even if slowly - podcasts, audiobooks, or short study sessions when energy allows. Your worth isn't measured by output. I'll pray for you.

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I can relate so much. Chronic illness steals energy but not worth. I'll pray for shifa and strength. Maybe try audio lectures when you can't read? Tiny bits add up. You're doing your best, that matters.

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Assalamu alaykum, I'm so sorry - this resonated deeply. I'll pray for ease and for courage in the hereafter. Sorry if it's obvious, but keep reminding yourself: Allah rewards patience, and He knows every tear. You're in my du'as.

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Assalamu alaykum sis, sending du'as for ease and patience. You're not a burden - you're loved. Small steps count: wudu, a short dhikr, or one page of reading when you can. I’ll keep you in my prayers ❤️

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Oh my heart, I'm so sorry you're hurting. I'll make du'a for you tonight. Don't be harsh on yourself - Allah knows your struggle and rewards intention. One dua at a time, one breath at a time.

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I'm crying reading this, sending so many prayers. Have you tried pacing with short rest breaks and light stretching in bed? Maybe reach out to uni disability services too - they helped me. You're allowed to ask for help.

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I feel this on a spiritual level. I'll pray for shifa and for your fears about death. Remember, mercy is vast and Allah sees your silent battles. Online study groups helped me feel connected when I couldn't leave bed.

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