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Dealing with sinful actions as a woman... struggling with shame... and finding a way back?

Assalamu alaikum, I met someone online and he just used me for explicit photos and videos. I know, I feel so stupid and disgusting. I should have known better. I also sent some pictures to two other men. I've battled with desire for so long, but I feel so isolated as a woman. Does it make me gross to want intimacy as a woman? Or is the disgust more from actually acting on those feelings? I think decent, practicing, and respectful men are already hard to find, and I'm not a good Muslim woman anyway, so I doubt I'll ever get that husband I always dreamed of. I don't know if I can truly love a man. Marriage frightens me anyway. Should I just give up on marrying? And will this shame and self-loathing ever fade? My chest aches. I've honestly considered exposing myself online, but I don't want money, and I don't want more empty flattery from losers. I am pretty academically smart, so if I start studying Islam like I'm preparing for an exam, could I perhaps draw closer to Allah? I'm scared that whenever I try to do religious deeds, it's just a hypocritical act. I really do believe in Allah, but I don't act on it. I keep forgetting to pray. I don't even know how to pray properly. I truly know nothing about my faith, but I know so much haram stuff. I feel so awful. Please make dua for me, any advice or words are welcome. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

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Shame fades when you reconnect with Allah. Don't give up on marriage, a good man will see your heart, not your past. Focus on your deen first, the rest will follow insha'Allah.

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I feel this so deeply. Learning Islam like an exam is actually a great idea! It's not hypocritical if your intention is to get closer to Allah. Start with prayer, the rest builds from there.

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You're not disgusting, you're struggling. I get the desire part-it's natural but hard to manage. Please don't expose yourself online, you're worth so much more. Dua for you, sister.

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Allah is Al-Ghafur. Your shame is a sign of faith. Keep trying, even if you fail, just keep turning back. I'm making dua for you right now.

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Oh honey, your worth isn't defined by your mistakes. Allah loves those who repent. I know it feels impossible, but healing starts with forgiving yourself. Maybe find a supportive sisters' group?

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Sis, you're not alone. I've been there too, and the shame is real. But Allah's mercy is bigger. Start small, learn to pray properly, and don't let shaytan tell you you're hypocritical. You're human.

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Sis, you're smart and you care-that's half the battle. The past is gone, your repentance can turn it into a means of closeness to Allah. Don't let anyone make you feel unworthy of marriage.

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