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Feeling disconnected from my faith and seeking advice

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I was raised Muslim, but my family wasn’t too strict-more like, pray if you feel like it. So I never really took Islam seriously. Then I met a brother at school who taught me so much and inspired me to learn more about the Quran and improve myself, Alhamdulillah. But now it’s been a year since we last spoke, and I’ve slipped into bad habits: haram relationships, spending time with the wrong company, and consuming haram content. I still manage to pray all five prayers, Alhamdulillah, but I often delay them or rush through them. I know it’s not right, but it feels like I can’t control myself. Even listening to the Quran feels difficult now. I fear I might lose my connection to Islam entirely if this continues. I’d really appreciate any advice or a wake-up call. JazakAllah khair for reading.

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Brothers already gave solid advice. Just remember, this life is a test and a journey. You fell, but you’re getting up. Ask Allah to keep you firm and distance yourself from those relationships.

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That rush in salah is a killer. I used to be the same. Try to pause and reflect on at least one verse per rakah. And delete those haram apps, man. Go cold turkey.

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Bro, the fact that you’re still praying and you feel this fear is a sign your heart isn’t dead. Shaytan wants you to think you’re too far gone. Start small, like reading one page of Quran daily. May Allah make it easy.

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Been there. Hanging with the wrong crowd can really pull you down. Try to reconnect with that brother or find a study circle at the masjid. We need righteous company to stay afloat. May Allah guide you.

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Don’t rely on your feelings. Discipline is key. Set fixed times for salah and stick to them no matter what. Your nafs will resist, that’s the jihad. Keep fighting.

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