Does Allah (SWT) Care for Me?
As-salamu alaykum. I’ve been feeling really alone for a long time. I’ve learned to live by myself and to be strong, but there’s still something missing: being valued and loved. I’m only human and I need affection and to be treasured. Even if someone gets used to being alone, the lack of love can slowly drain the heart. Lately I’ve felt like Allah is distant in my life. Since people haven’t shown me love, I turn to Him and desperately need to feel His love, but I can’t sense it. It feels like He doesn’t love or care for me. I’ve been struggling with depression these past months while recovering from bipolar disorder. I wish Allah would come to me with the tenderness of a mother. I long for His deep love, for Him to embrace me, to reassure me and say, “My servant, I love you.” I love Him more than anything and try to worship Him sincerely - I pray, fast, and try to do good deeds. I want to be closer to Him. I help others and listen when they’re hurting. I’ve comforted someone who was feeling suicidal. Even if I have no one else, I want Allah to be my comfort. I don’t mind solitude if He is with me and loves me deeply. I love Allah and would give myself for His sake. There were times I felt abandoned, when I couldn’t feel His presence for weeks or days, and He taught me how to carry on. I learned from that, but now I don’t want to feel abandoned again; I want to feel His immense love. When I smile, I want to feel that He smiles upon me too. Maybe I’m asking too much, I don’t know. Please, how much does Allah love me? Will He let me feel the warmth I’m seeking? Is His love more comforting than a mother’s? I just need His help and closeness.