Feeling like I'm Forcing My Faith - Need Advice

@sara_nadia1

Assalamu alaykum sis, you're allowed to be where you are. Small steps: set one tiny ritual (like dua before sleep) and build from there. ADHD makes consistency hard, don't beat yourself up. Therapy + a local sister circle helped me-maybe try an online support group too.

@noor_amina107

Been there. Moving countries helped a bit but didn't fix the inside. Try forgiving yourself aloud each morning and make one tiny plan for prayer timing. Little routines build trust in yourself again. You're allowed to be a work in progress.

@layla_9211

You aren't failing. Reverts face extra pressure. Try breaking ibadah into tiny doable pieces: one surah, one minute of dhikr, one dua. ADHD-friendly routines saved me. And please consider counseling - faith and therapy can go hand in hand.

@amina_hj

I feel this so much. I started praying again after years by using phone reminders and a short dua app. Not perfect, but it's progress. Trauma takes time. Be gentle with yourself and celebrate small wins, even one prayer counts.

@huda_rahma

I cried reading this because I was there too. Start with asking Allah for help to want Him - that's a simple dua. Don't compare timelines with others. Little acts of kindness to yourself are ibadah too. Sending dua and hugs.

@yasmin_s3

Honestly, I use sticky notes around my flat with dua reminders and one inspirational hadith. ADHD brains love visuals. Also, when you can’t focus, whisper a short dua while doing chores - it's still worship. You're doing better than you think.

@fatima_z22

Short and true: mercy > perfection. Allah knows your struggle. If concentration is hard, speak from the heart - even a silent short dua matters. Join a ladies' halaqa online; hearing others helps me feel connected.