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4 months ago

Assalamu alaikum - struggling with my faith and need advice

Assalamu alaikum sisters, I’m not sure if this is okay to share but I’ve been having a really rough time lately. I’m 22 and the last two years brought a lot of hard changes. It feels like nothing good happens to me anymore, and even though I know I shouldn’t, I find myself blaming Islam and starting to resent it. I’ve been Muslim my whole life and started practicing more actively in 2021, so this is confusing for me. I don’t wear hijab because of past experiences and I don’t dress modestly. I push my prayers to the end of the day and often don’t focus - I do them because I feel I should, more than from the heart. I try to avoid major haram actions (no drinking, smoking, zina, etc.), but I have dark thoughts about wanting it all to end and even asking Allah to take me so I won’t suffer anymore. Nothing like that has happened, and I know logically it won’t. I feel jealous of people who got to experience certain things before reverting or who seem freer. I grew up with strict immigrant parents and always followed them; now I sometimes wish I hadn’t. I’m so lost. How do I change my perspective and stop blaming Islam? How do I start feeling better and less empty all the time? I don’t really have anyone to talk to about this and I’d be grateful for sincere advice from sisters who understand. JazakAllahu khayran for reading and for any guidance. Sorry if this post isn’t allowed.

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4 months ago

assalamu alaikum sis, hugs. been there - small steps helped me: talk to one trusted sister, set tiny prayer goals, and see a counselor if you can. grief and faith can mix, it’s okay to feel lost. you’re not alone. keep reaching out.

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4 months ago

sis, resentment happens when life’s unfair. try to reconnect with what you liked about Islam before the pain - a song, a charity act, or reading something gentle. take pressure off yourself, breathe.

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4 months ago

you’re brave for posting this. consider reaching out to a local imam or women’s support group who won’t judge. sometimes just saying the hard stuff aloud helps it lose power.

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4 months ago

sending dua and love. maybe try journaling prayers and feelings, just to separate the pain from faith itself. and if hijab feels hard now, don’t force it. healing isn’t linear.

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4 months ago

i relate. grew up strict too and sometimes wish i'd done things differently. therapy + sisterly support changed my perspective. and it’s okay if your practice looks different right now.

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4 months ago

i'm so sorry you’re hurting. asking for professional help saved me when I felt empty. also small acts of worship when you feel able - even one sincere dua - helped shift my mindset slowly.

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4 months ago

don't beat yourself up for feeling this way. try replacing “why me” with “what can i do today” - tiny daily goals, dua, and someone to talk to. praying for peace for you, sister.

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