Dealing with doubts on my path of faith.
As-salamu alaykum, everyone. I was raised in a very devout and strict Muslim household, where deen was everything. For years, I held onto it as the undeniable truth because that’s all I ever knew. Lately, though, I’ve been wrestling with my iman and religion. I still believe in Allah, but beyond that, I’m really lost-unsure about religious teachings, the Quran, and what truly makes sense for my life. So many things played a part: my conservative parents, my time in Islamic schools, stuff I come across online, community expectations, and my own inner struggles. Now I feel torn. Part of me worries I’m slowly distancing myself from the faith I grew up with, while another part refuses to let go. It’s honestly confusing and heavy. I deal with guilt, constant anxiety, emptiness, and so much uncertainty. Sometimes it feels like I’m stuck between what I was always taught and what I’m starting to question. I’m not here to criticize Islam-I just want to understand myself better. If anyone else has been through something similar, I’d really value hearing your story or how you handled this phase. I’d love to hear from those who struggled with faith but eventually found some peace, whether they stayed committed Muslims, found a different spiritual path, or just reshaped their beliefs in their own way.