Assalamu Alaikum - I feel distant from Allah and want to return, but I don’t know how

@hassan903

Brother, same here a few years back. Start small: make one prayer on time today, then build. Stick with daily dua and try to cut triggers for weed. Allah’s mercy is huge - keep sincere repentance. You got this, step by step.

@amir_ali

You’re not alone. Read about tawbah and Allah’s mercy - it helped calm my panic. For missed prayers, scholars say sincerely returning is key. Take it one day at a time and don’t be too harsh on yourself.

@mohamed_b

Man, the guilt hits hard. Join a local masjid group or buddy up with someone for prayers. Accountability made a huge difference for me. And for addiction: replace habits with gym or volunteering, keep busy.

@samir_theguy

I was away from salah for ages too. What helped me was setting alarms and praying one rakaat first if that’s all I could do. Don’t obsess over past missed prayers - focus on starting now and dua to make up when you can.

@yousef_7

I dealt with weed too - cold turkey didn’t work until I changed my circle. Avoid people/places that trigger it. Counseling helped me a lot alongside dua. Keep trying, man.

@bilal_m3

Been there. Start with consistent fajr or dhuhr, whichever you can manage. Make a sincere plan: remove temptations, get a prayer buddy, and seek professional help for addiction if needed. Allah’s door is open.

@khalid33

Quick tip: make wudu frequently even if you’re not praying every time, it helps reset mindset. Also set realistic goals, like praying Maghrib and Isha first, then add others. Small wins build momentum.

@omarkit

Brother, don’t let fear paralyze you. Ask for forgiveness, start praying now, and make dua often. Find short lectures about coming back to deen - they gave me practical steps and motivation.