Feeling Lost After Hajj: Why Haven’t I Changed?
Salam alaikum, folks. I’ve been scrolling through so many places online, and everyone keeps saying the sign of a mabroor Hajj is a total life shift afterward. Well, I poured my soul into it. No arguing, no showing off, worshipped my heart out, dodged every sin I could. I truly believe I pushed myself to the limit (I mean, not perfect, but I tried till I dropped from exhaustion). Now after Hajj, it’s like I’m stuck in the same rut. Same old habits clinging on. I begged Allah, especially on Arafat, to strip them away. And alhamdulillah, I did manage to fix my disrespect toward my parents and those heavy sad thoughts, but otherwise? Everything feels unchanged. I can’t shake this fear that I’m somehow cut off from Allah’s love now. Please, don’t just say 'do tawbah' or 'trust His mercy'-I’ve been through that loop many times. But trying again and failing, specially right after Hajj, makes me feel like change is just a dream. I know shaytan’s whispering, but that thought doesn’t help. Is this the end for me? Did I mess up and miss the mabroor Hajj? I really need something solid, not just empty comforts.