Bickering Wears Down Your Faith, Nothing Else

Salaam alaikum, brothers and sisters. I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind. Unless you’ve got rock-solid iman and really know the Qur'an and Hadith inside out, I’d say steer clear of arguments. Even big scholars warn us to avoid getting tangled in debates. Think about it-what if you lose that debate? You might start doubting your faith over some tiny detail you didn’t know, and then feel shaken, even though every argument against Islam can be answered, no matter how tricky it seems. I used to be hot-headed and easy to provoke. Whenever I saw people mocking Islam, I’d dive into endless arguments that went nowhere-no benefit, no loss. It reminds me of the disbelievers from Quraysh who came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) trying to argue or demand miracles, when only Allah decides when miracles happen. They didn’t really care about the truth; they just wanted to mock. I made post after post, fighting with folks, getting angry and insecure that they’d insult my deen so shamelessly. I clapped back until I became just as disrespectful as them, until it hit me- Debates are empty, unless someone is genuinely seeking Islam or asking with sincere curiosity. If they’re not, nothing will change their heart. People can go back and forth all day, but why argue if neither side budges? Islam speaks for itself, ya ikhwan! Those ignorant ones can find answers to their so-called “unbeatable” points with a quick search or by asking any scholar. If you truly want to get closer to Allah, don’t fall into this trap. Just yesterday, I made a post and argued with nearly a hundred people, and when it was over, I was just exhausted and my iman was weaker. It wasn’t about Islam anymore-it was about my ego and rage. May Allah forgive me.