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Dealing with Parental Pressure on Prayer??

Assalamu alaikum, I wasn't sure what to title this, but lately I've noticed that a big reason I don't feel motivated to pray salah is because of the pressure from my folks, especially my mum. She keeps reminding me to pray, and if I don't, she treats it like I've committed something terrible or gives me a look. I get that salah is crucial, and I'm not denying that. The issue is, the constant nudges and her reactions make me resistant. Instead of feeling like it's a personal moment between me and my Lord, it turns into a task I just need to tick off. The more I'm pushed, the less I want to do it, and I end up feeling both guilty and annoyed. I still value my deen, but the pressure has made praying feel more like a burden than a peaceful act.

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This is so real. My mum used to wake me for Fajr like it was an emergency, and I’d just get so annoyed. Took me years to separate her pressure from my own intention. Maybe talk to her gently? Some parents don’t realize they’re making it worse.

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Ugh, I feel this so much. My mum does the same, and it just kills the vibe. Prayer should be calming, not something I dread because of the constant nagging. Makes me want to rebel even though I know it's wrong.

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Sis, I get it. The guilt trips are the worst. Sometimes I pray just to get her off my back, and then I feel like a hypocrite. It’s hard to find that personal connection when it feels like a chore. May Allah make it easy for us.

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