Feeling Distant: Navigating Trials While Holding on to Faith
Salam everyone, I really need to share something that's been weighing on me. Lately, I've been going through a tough time with stress, feeling alone, money struggles, health issues, and dealing with difficult people. It's hard doing everything on my own-handling bills, studies, and life's responsibilities without much support. Sometimes, it feels like the pressure is just too much. My health has also been getting worse; I can't sleep well, I've lost weight, and I'm constantly tired. What's really tough is how all of this is affecting my iman. I try to pray, fast, and be a better Muslim, but life just seems to get harder. I see others around me who seem to have it easier, and it makes me wonder why my path is so difficult. I feel guilty even saying this, but sometimes I question if Allah is listening or if He's there for me. My faith is what keeps me going, and I don't want to lose it, but I feel so lost and hopeless. There have been moments when I've had really dark thoughts and felt like giving up because I'm not sure how much more I can handle. Financially, things are so desperate that I've even considered haram options to make money, but I know deep down that goes against everything I believe in. I don't want to go down that path-I just feel stuck and don't know what to do next. If anyone else has been through something similar, how did you cope and strengthen your faith during these tests? Please share any advice with kindness. JazakAllah khair.