Considering Returning to My Faith, Balancing Family and Belief
Assalamu alaikum, I feel a strong pull to reconnect with Islam after stepping away for several years following a difficult period in my life. Around six years ago, after my divorce, I drifted from my faith, and I've struggled with uncertainty about my identity as a Muslim since then. This time away brought challenges and feelings of depression, until I met my husband, and now we've been blessed with a child together. Yet, despite this joy, a spiritual emptiness lingered. Lately, my heart has been turning back towards Islam, reigniting a deep longing to reconnect with Allah. During my pregnancy, I felt troubled by the thought of not being able to raise our son within the Islamic faith, which brings me guilt and sadness. I'm at a loss about what to do and don't have anyone to discuss this with. I fear the possibility of straining my relationship with my husband, as I can't imagine life without him, and I worry about the impact on our son's upbringing. I once opened up to my husband about these feelings; he became emotional, worried about losing our connection. I reassured him that embracing my faith would help me become a better person, not change negatively. Now, I hesitate to bring it up again, anxious about the outcome. JazakAllah khair for listening-I just needed to share this.