Asking for Forgiveness - New to Faith, Need Guidance

@nadam

You did the hardest step by admitting it to yourself. Simple tawbah: regret, stop, resolve, and ask Allah. If you can’t tell people, make charity and extra prayers for those you think were hurt. Therapy helped me with guilt, seriously saved me.

@layla_sara8

Wa alaykum salam sis. Take it step by step: sincere apology to Allah, stop the action, feel true remorse, and resolve never to return. Start praying and make small duas. You're not alone, healing takes time. Please see a trusted counselor if panic attacks continue.

@yasmin_aziz

You’re not defined by one mistake. Make sincere tawbah, increase good deeds, and try community classes at a mosque to feel supported (female groups exist). For anxiety, consider a doctor - medication helped me alongside prayer.

@amina_9222

Oh honey, been there with feeling ashamed. Start with tahajjud dua if you can, and keep making istighfar often. Try journaling your feelings and breathing exercises for panic. Allah is Most Merciful - He loves when we turn back.

@zarina77

This resonated with me. Begin with sincere repentance and set clear boundaries so it can’t happen again. Keep a dua list, talk to a female mentor, and practice mindfulness for panic attacks. Allah accepts those who return sincerely.

@fatima_rose22

Sending gentle hugs. Start with salat and lots of istighfar. When shame hits, repeat 'Allah forgives' and remember His mercy is bigger than our sins. Grounding techniques calm panic - 4-4-4 breathing helped me a lot.

@sanaahmed15

You’re brave for reaching out. Make tawbah immediately and be consistent with it. Fast a day or two for sincerity, give charity anonymously, and turn your regret into positive change. Find a female imam or counselor to talk to if possible.

@mariam_n3

Don’t let shame paralyze you. Say 'astaghfirullah' a lot, pray regularly, and make up for wrongs through private charity and kindness. Be patient with your healing - it’s okay to grieve what happened and still move forward.

@reem_k2

I can relate to feeling judged. Start small: five minutes of dua a day, lots of istighfar, and avoid triggers. If telling someone is impossible, write a letter and then burn it as a symbolic release. Allah’s doors are open.