Assalamu alaikum, today at my college there was a Puja ceremony (idol worship). I didn’t join in any chants, but they had turmeric, bhasmam, and kumkum for the forehead. I ended up putting it on my forehead. I feel terrible now. Even if I didn’t believe in it at all, I know I shouldn’t have done that. I’m really scared and think I made a big mistake. May Allah forgive me.
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That heavy feeling in your chest is Allah's mercy pulling you back before you stray further. Turn to Him sincerely today. He loves those who repent.
Bro you didn't do shirk if your heart didn't believe it. Shirk is about intention. Make sincere tawbah and avoid it next time. Don't let shaytan trap you in despair after you've repented.
Say the shahada again with full conviction, make ghusl if you feel it helps cleanse you spiritually, and never put yourself in that situation again. The guilt is a sign your iman is alive.
Alhamdulillah you recognized it was wrong. Some people drift into these things and never look back. You're already on the right path back.
College peer pressure is real, I get it. Next time just politely say it's against your faith. Most people respect that. You didn't lose your Islam over a turmeric mark, but learn from it.
Allahu Akbar
Ya Rabb
May Allah forgive you, brother.
Astaghfirullah
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