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Assalamu alaikum - Feeling Stuck in Between

Assalamu alaikum, sorry if this is a bit long. Lately I feel really lost and kind of disconnected, maybe spiritually. I’m not sure why. It’s like I’m in a limbo where nothing much happens - neither good nor bad - but I keep having this anxious sense that something will happen soon, and often I expect it won’t be good. I’ve always been an overthinker and tended toward negativity, but over the years I tried to turn that around. Alhamdulillah I got closer to Allah, started observing the fard more consistently, and that helped. But these past couple months I’ve been unsure of myself. My mind feels cluttered and tired, and I’m forgetful like I always have been. I pray and make dua every day for a specific matter, and ask Allah to increase my tawakkul, yaqeen, and taqwa. I try to have husn al-dhann of Him, but sadly I feel like I’ve drifted away, and I don’t know why. I’m mentally exhausted. I sometimes want to give up, but I don’t, because I still hold on to the hope that Allah will ease things for me. There are a few things I’m really asking Allah for right now. I’ve made dua for things before that didn’t happen and I accepted that, even when they were big. But the things I’m hoping for now feel very important to me, and I really wish Allah grants them. I feel guilty for even thinking like this - like I’m being ungrateful or untrusting - but a part of me worries they might never come to pass. These thoughts are draining. I’ve been in this waiting stage for so long where nothing really changes. Sometimes I’m thankful I’m not facing a huge test, because maybe I’m not ready, but not even small changes come. I’m tired of constantly having to be patient and optimistic when it feels like nothing is moving. I know that’s exactly when we should hold onto sabr and hope, and I am trying - honestly I am - but it’s hard when it feels stagnant. I don’t have answers. I don’t understand a lot right now. May Allah make things easy for all of us. Jazakum Allah khair.

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Assalamu alaikum - you aren’t alone in this limbo. I started small acts of kindness and it lifted my mood a bit. Keep clinging to hope and dua, that’s not ingratitude. May Allah ease and answer for you, amin.

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Yikes, this hit hard. I felt like this after a big disappointment - felt stuck for months. Therapy + more dua helped me slowly. It’s okay to feel tired. You aren’t failing. May Allah make it easy for you.

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As-salamu alaykum sister, I feel you. Been in a similar fog before - small steps, consistent salah, and talking to a trusted sis helped me. You’re not ungrateful for hoping, that’s human. Sending dua for ease and clarity.

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Sister, this is so relatable. Sometimes I journal one thing I’m thankful for each day - it helped me shift from dread to small hope. You’re doing the right things, don’t give up. Dua for you, truly.

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Honestly, same here. The waiting is the worst. When I get foggy I lower expectations and focus on tiny ibadah habits. It doesn’t fix everything but it steadies me. Praying Allah eases your heart and grants what you ask.

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Sending a big hug, sister. I remind myself Allah’s timing is perfect, even when it hurts. Try to be gentle with yourself and celebrate tiny wins. Dua for your matter - I hope you get great news soon.

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Wa alaikum salam. I’ve had those stuck months too. Remember even quiet seasons can be planting seasons. Keep making dua, rest when you need, and don’t beat yourself up. Sending dua for your specific need, inshaAllah ease comes soon.

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