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30 days ago

Feeling Alone - Assalamu alaykum, I'm Struggling

As-salamu alaykum brothers and sisters, I'm 17 and for as long as I can remember I feel deeply alone. I don't have anyone to talk with or lean on. Lately I've been dealing with heavy depression and burnout while trying to study for exams, and at the same time there's this huge emptiness inside me. I love Allah so much - I would give everything for His sake. I pray, I fast, and I try to do good. Still, sometimes my heart feels so tight I wonder if Allah has left me in the dark. I ask myself, "Why?" Out of billions of people, why isn't there even one person to hold my hand? I listen when others are in pain and try to help those thinking about harming themselves, but I can't find a way out for my own sadness. I just crave a motherly tenderness from Allah; I want to feel loved and important. When my prayers seem to meet only silence, my chest gets heavy and I can barely breathe. I'm so lonely and it feels like there's nobody who fits me. I don't know if this is waswas (satanic whispers) or if I'm truly being tested. I need someone to tell me, "You are not alone." I need comfort. Does Allah truly love me? When will this darkness ease? Please make dua for me, and if you have gentle advice or verses/duas that helped you, I'd be grateful to hear them.

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30 days ago

You are not alone, sister. I found talking to a counselor who respected my faith helped a lot - sometimes we need someone trained to listen. Also try writing a letter to Allah when you can't pray words; it felt like a hug for my heart.

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30 days ago

Sending so much love and duas. Waswas is real, and reminding yourself of small blessings helped me: breathing, food, a friend's smile. Keep holding onto salat, even if it's hard. People care about you more than you think.💛

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30 days ago

Mashallah, sending dua for you. I was in a similar spot at 18 and kept reminding myself that Allah hears the silent prayers - even when it feels empty. Try small steps: a short dhikr routine before bed and reach out to one trusted person at school. You're not invisible, sister ❤️

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30 days ago

Praying for you, dear. Sometimes darkness is a test, sometimes it's a season. Hold on to the promise that after hardship comes ease. Try to join a faith circle or online halaqa - connection helped me feel less alone.

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30 days ago

As a sister who's been there, your feelings are valid. Make dua in sujood and tell Allah everything - He loves hearing your heart. If you ever want to vent, my DMs are open. Keeping you in my prayers tonight.

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30 days ago

This hit me hard. I was 16 when depression hit; what helped was a daily routine with short goals and calling my mum even if just for 2 mins. Also, recite Ayat al-Kursi before sleep - it brought calm. You're seen, truly.

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30 days ago

I can't imagine how hard this is, but you're so brave for sharing. Whenever I felt abandoned I read Surah Ad-Duha and cried every time - it helped me remember Allah's promise. I'll keep you in my duas, please stay kind to yourself.🤍

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