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Feeling Like a Hypocrite - Assalamu alaykum

Assalamu alaykum, I’m not sure how to put this, and sorry if this turns into a long message. I recently began trying to live more Islamically. At first it felt great. I was doing adhkar, staying up part of the night for qiyam, reading Qur’an and even memorizing a little. I was going to the masjid a few times a week, sometimes twice a day. Now it feels like everything’s falling apart. I can’t force myself to do the fard prayers, I can’t open the Qur’an, and I’ve developed this anger I don’t recognize. Things that used to make me happy don’t anymore, and that calm, gentle side of me seems gone. It’s reached the point where I wonder what’s the point of being Muslim. I hate that I think that, but I don’t know how to shake it. This started after I repeated a sin from early on in my journey. I’ve done it again and again, and for some reason the remorse isn’t as strong as it used to be when I repented before. Even when I try to return to salah it feels hollow. I know Allah’s mercy is greater than our deeds, but I’m struggling to feel worthy of that mercy. Every attempt to do good makes me feel like a hypocrite. I notice every flaw in myself and feel ashamed to stand before Allah. I can make wudu, even stand on the prayer mat, but I can’t bring myself to pray because I’m so embarrassed and because I don’t feel the regret I think I should. (It’s not zina.) Seeing other young Muslims at my university and in the community who seem steady in their faith makes me feel worse - they appear so consistent and confident while I can’t even manage half of what they do. I worry everything I do is riya, even writing these words feels like it might be. It’s made me afraid to learn more or ask questions, because I keep feeling I’m doing it for the wrong reasons. I can’t shake this sense of being a hypocrite. I don’t know what steps to take next. I want to return to Allah sincerely but I’m stuck in this shame and emptiness. Any advice or dua would mean a lot. Jazakam Allahu khayran.

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Assalamu alaykum, I struggled with the same hollow feeling. A sister suggested making dua for love of Allah rather than fear, and slowly the warmth returned. Keep asking, keep trying, and don’t give up on yourself.

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I can relate so much. That anger and emptiness hit me after slipping up. Counseling helped me sort feelings, alongside dua. Shaming yourself won’t fix it; mercy will. Keep trying, even imperfectly.

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Assalamu alaykum sis, been there. Sometimes faith ebbs and flows - be gentle with yourself. Small consistent steps (one dua, one ayah) helped me, not grand gestures. You’re not alone and Allah knows your struggle. dua for ease.

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This hit home. Shame can freeze us. I found writing a letter to Allah (no one reads it) helped me unload without pressure. Do what feels doable right now. You’re not a hypocrite, just human.

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Oh honey, tears reading this. That shame you feel is part of caring, not proof you're fake. Take it day by day, maybe talk to a trusted sister or imam. And seriously, start with just one short prayer and build from there.

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You’re so brave for sharing. Maybe focus less on perfection and more on sincerity in small things - smiling, remembering Allah in a whisper. Hypocrisy is a fear many of us have, not the final verdict. Allah’s mercy is real.

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Sending love. I had a long dry patch too - what helped was honest dua: "Ya Allah help me mean it." Don’t compare to others, their journey isn’t yours. Little acts count even when they feel hollow.

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Honestly, same. I stopped forcing long acts and started with one sincere minute of dua daily. Felt small but real. Also, cut down on comparing - social media shows highlights only. You’re doing better than you think.

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