Does Allah Really Care About Us?

Assalamu alaykum. I was born Muslim, and since I was little, I’ve had this deep love for Allah, way more than you’d expect from a kid. Growing up, I always kept Him in my heart, trying to remember Him before doing anything, loving and fearing Him at the same time. But honestly, these past few years have been super tough. I kept making dua, over and over, but it felt pointless-like He wasn’t even there. Only once, a while back, I felt like He answered me, but now I’m not sure if it was just a coincidence or actually from Him. Lately, I’ve been struggling with doubts about whether He exists. I mean, I don’t know if He really cares. I’ve started thinking, okay, there’s a Creator who made everything and set the laws of nature, but beyond that, I don’t feel His mercy, His patience, His kindness-all those beautiful things He tells us about Himself. I’m just so lost. Please, I need help.

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brother7h

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Brother, the fact you’re even asking this shows iman is alive in your heart. Shaitan wants you to despair. Seek refuge, make dhikr, and force yourself to reflect on His names-Ar-Rahman isn’t just a label, it’s His reality even when we don’t feel it.

brother7h

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Bro, I feel this. I hit a wall once where my duas felt like they were bouncing off the ceiling. Then I realized maybe the answer is in the waiting, the patience it builds. It’s tough but keep holding on, Allah sees your struggle.

brother6h

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I’ve been exactly where you are. What helped me was looking back at the small mercies I overlooked. A safe day, a meal, a kind word-those are from Him. Sometimes we’re too fixated on the big answers we miss the daily love.

brother5h

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Wa alaykum salam. Man, your words hit hard. Sometimes iman dips, it’s part of being human. Even the sahaba had moments of doubt. Don’t abandon your salah, even if it feels mechanical. The connection comes back inshaAllah.

brother5h

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It’s a test, akhi. No doubt.

brother5h

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Go read surah Duha, seriously. It’s literally a response to the Prophet ﷺ feeling abandoned. Then look at your life-are you breathing? That’s rahmah. The feeling of emptiness is a sign you’re made for something more, so keep seeking, akhi.

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