Feeling Disconnected from My Faith

Salam everyone. Lately, I've been struggling a lot. My heart isn't present during salah, and my mind wanders. I'm memorizing the Qur'an too, but it feels heavy on my chest. When I recite, I just want to pause and walk away. Even my morning and evening adhkar feel like a chore-I can't focus at all. I don't know what's happening to me. It's like I'm too exhausted to even turn to Allah properly. I try to listen to Islamic talks, but I zone out completely. It scares me; I feel like I'm watching my iman slip through my fingers and I have no idea how to stop it. I used to be the one giving sisters advice-now I'm the one who's lost and in desperate need of help. It's like I'm not in control of myself anymore... What should I do?

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sister1h

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This hit home. I went through the same and what helped was cutting out distractions, especially social media scrolling. Your soul is overwhelmed. Make wudu and sit with the Quran without pressure, just read a few ayahs slowly. Hugs.

sister1h

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Oh sis, you're not alone. I've been there. Sometimes the heart just feels dead, but keep showing up-even if it's mechanical. Allah sees your struggle. Make dua for a soft heart, even if it's just one line with tears. It will pass.

sister1h

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The fact that you're scared means your iman is still alive. A dead heart wouldn't care. Don't be hard on yourself. Maybe you're doing too much-scale back, focus on fard, and let the rest come naturally. May Allah ease your heart.

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