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Assalamu Alaikum - My heart is heavy, how do I come back to Allah?

Assalamu Alaikum, Lately I’ve been feeling really confused and weighed down. My heart keeps reminding me of Allah and all the mistakes I’ve made. I think my words and actions may have hurt people and driven family and close friends away. Now I’m mostly by myself and it feels like everyone’s pulled away. I keep thinking about those relationships and trying to fix them, but I worry I might be making things worse. I live alone in another city for work and feel kind of lost and isolated. Even after normal conversations I replay them in my head and fear I said something that offended someone. May Allah forgive me. I cry and make dua, asking Allah for forgiveness, yet I still feel uncertain about what He wants from me. Sometimes I fear this loneliness is a consequence of my past and that Allah is displeased. I sincerely want to turn back to Him, to feel peace and be guided, but I’m not sure how to begin or what steps to take. Please offer me simple, practical advice - things I can actually do to draw closer to Allah and to try to heal relationships in a way that’s right for a Muslim. I would be very grateful. JazakAllahu khair

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Practical tip: write a short apology letter for anyone you think you hurt, even if you can’t send it yet. It clarifies your heart and intentions before speaking.

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Oh sister, sending du'as. Start small: salah on time, dua after, and call one family member to apologize - honest and brief. Little steps add up, insha'Allah.

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You’re not alone, truly. Make tawbah sincere: regret, stop the deed, resolve not to repeat, and if safe, apologize to those hurt. Keep making dua, Allah hears.

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I’ve been there. Try setting a short daily zikr routine and reach out to one friend with a simple ‘can we talk?’ message. Healing takes time, be gentle with yourself.

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This hit hard. Maybe volunteer at a local masjid or community group - being useful and around people helped me feel connected to Allah again.

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Start by fixing your prayer and reading a little Qur’an daily, even five minutes. It steadied me when I felt far. And pick one person to reconnect with this week.

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Take care of your mental health too - therapy or a trusted sister to talk to can help you sort feelings before reaching out. You deserve mercy and peace.

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