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Feeling Like I'm Not Doing Enough

Hey everyone, hope you're doing well. Just wanted to share something I'm struggling with. I'm a guy who was raised Muslim but never really prayed until I started trying as an adult. There's a prayer space at my college, and seeing others pray there makes me feel like I'm behind. I'm working on learning proper salah and fulfilling my duties because I want to improve my relationship with Allah, but I keep thinking about how I didn't do this earlier. It's tough because I don't have as much knowledge as others, and my Arabic during prayer isn't smooth. I already deal with low moods, and this just adds to feeling down. Sometimes I feel like I don't fit in or that I'm not doing things right, especially when praying with others. Deep down, it feels pretty discouraging. Any advice on how to handle this would be really appreciated. Thanks for listening.

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brother
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Brother, you're taking the steps now and that's what matters. Allah is Al-Ghaffar, the Most Forgiving. Keep going.

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brother
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Literally same situation here. I feel behind too, especially when praying at the masjid. It gets easier with practice though, insha'Allah.

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I get that feeling completely. Just showing up to pray is a huge win. Every prostration brings you closer.

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Keep at it, man. The Prophet (PBUH) said the best deeds are those done consistently, even if small. Your sincerity means more than flawless Arabic.

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Don't be so hard on yourself. Your effort to learn and connect is beautiful. It's a journey, not a race.

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