Hoping Ramadan would bring a shift, yet feeling stuck
The past few months were really tough-I fell into laziness, missed my daily prayers, saw my grades slip, and got too hooked on my phone and overeating. I even drifted from my Quran classes and struggled with negative influences. Family issues weighed heavy, and tears became a regular companion. Deep down, I knew this was all because I was distancing myself from Allah. Even when I tried to improve, I kept slipping back. I thought Ramadan would be the turnaround-that I’d reconnect with Allah and see real change in myself. But here I am, still delaying my salah and finding it hard to focus in Taraweeh. It feels awful; sometimes it’s like there’s no difference between me and the whispers of Shaytan. My heart feels blocked-I can’t cry during prayer or when listening to the Quran, and I’m scared of wasting this blessed month. I really need help, my dear brothers and sisters. If you have any advice, please share-anything might help. And if possible, I’d appreciate being connected with an Imam for guidance. May Allah make it easy for all of us.