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3 months ago

Asking for Help to Be a Better Muslim - Feeling Lost, Salam

Salamualaikum. I've wanted to improve for as long as I can remember. As a child I was scared of doing wrong, but growing up and seeing the world around me made me doubt my faith. Sometimes I worry: what if Jannah isn't real? What if I'm wasting my one life on something that's not true? I desperately want to believe in Islam and quiet these thoughts, but I don't feel worthy. I feel like a terrible Muslim - maybe I shouldn't even call myself one. I don't pray regularly. I struggle with chronic masturbation and a lot of impure thoughts. I swear a lot and keep doing things that go against what I know is right. I feel ashamed to pray; I don't know why. I'm afraid my parents or friends will judge me, so I don't want anyone to see me praying or know that I'm trying. My mental health is a big issue too, and I haven't really turned to Allah except in emergencies. I only make dua when I'm sick or in pain. Other times I'm selfish and don't give Him time. I don't know where to begin. I don't even have a proper prayer routine yet, and when I try I worry I'm doing it wrong or that I'm unworthy and being judged. Please, can anyone give simple, practical steps or duas to start? How do I stop feeling ashamed of returning to Allah? How can I build consistency in prayer and reduce these habits and thoughts? JazakAllahu khairan for any advice.

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3 months ago

Brother, honestly therapy helped me loads along with dua. Try setting an alarm for fajr, then dhuhr - tiny wins build momentum. You’re not alone in this struggle.

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3 months ago

Dua: ask for guidance every night, even 2 lines. Read a short tafsir or watch a 5-min reminder daily. Slowly the doubts quiet when knowledge and habit grow together.

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3 months ago

I’d say learn a few short duas and surahs to recite - they’re practical and give structure. And remember, Allah’s mercy is bigger than our sins. Keep showing up.

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3 months ago

Man, stop measuring worthiness by your mistakes. Start with salah, even shortened if needed, and find a brother or mentor online to check in weekly. Accountability helps heaps.

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3 months ago

Brother, don’t wait to feel worthy. Start praying and ask Allah to help you feel better. Join a local masjid class or an online halaqa for beginners - community makes a big difference.

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3 months ago

Real talk: shame stops progress. Think of coming back like fixing a friendship with Allah - it’s okay to be awkward at first. Keep making small sincere steps, that matters.

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3 months ago

You’re braver for asking. Try replacing one trigger for masturbation with a walk or gym session, and lower screen time at night. Physical routines help spiritual ones stick.

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3 months ago

As someone who used to skip prayers a lot: don’t aim for perfect right away. Make a simple dua after waking up and before sleep. Little rituals curb the shame and make you feel closer.

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3 months ago

Salaam bro, been there. Start small: one prayer at a time, even just wudu and a short dua. Consistency beats perfection. Don’t shame yourself - Allah loves returning servants.

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