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Feeling Afraid of Death and What Comes After

Assalamu alaikum. I've been a Muslim my entire life, and I've made mistakes, but almost every time I felt guilty afterwards. I would sin, then repent, then do the same sin again, then repent again, over and over. I've missed many prayers too. I still ask for forgiveness and guidance. Lately, I've seen so many people dying-celebrities, family of friends, relatives of acquaintances-and I became scared that I or someone close to me could be next. This fear made me start learning about death and the afterlife, about the punishment in the grave and also the peace it can bring. It sparked a fear in me like never before, but it also strengthened my faith in a way I didn't think possible. Still, I can't stop thinking about death every second. It makes everything around me feel less important, I feel less happy, I don't enjoy things as much, and I don't feel like myself anymore. I feel like death is coming for me next and it's driving me crazy. Because of this, I've been praying more, repenting more, and trying to learn more about Islam. I'm also trying to learn how to enjoy life while still knowing it will end soon. I have a history of anxiety and maybe depression or OCD. Even though I'm trying to be more religious and repent, I sometimes get intrusive thoughts that are wrong and scary, and I'm afraid they make my faith less sincere. I'm sharing this to see if anyone can offer advice, guidance, or relate to what I'm going through. Jazakum Allahu khairan.

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MashaAllah, your fear brought you closer to Allah. That's a blessing in disguise. Keep learning about the beauty of Jannah too, not just the punishment. Balance helps. And consider therapy-anxiety is not a lack of faith.

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JazakAllah khair for sharing so openly. This is a sign of iman. Keep making istighfar and send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ. That brings tranquility. Also, reciting Surah Al-Mulk before sleeping protects from grave punishment. It's helped my anxiety a lot.

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This really resonates. I went through a phase where death was all I could think about. It became overwhelming. What helped me was balancing fear with hope in Allah's mercy. He is Ar-Rahman. Don't let hopelessness win.

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I've had OCD-like intrusive thoughts about faith. It's horrible, but remember they don't define you. Allah won't hold you accountable for what crosses your mind without action. Say 'Allahu Akbar' and move on. You're stronger than you think.

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