How Can I Tell If My Faith Is True, Not Just Influenced by My Culture?

Ever find yourself wondering deep stuff about your beliefs? Like, I meet other Muslims who also say they're religious, but they do things I wouldn't and avoid things I do easily. Especially when they're from different countries or cultures. I come from a land that's been Muslim since Islam's early days. But looking back at old times, things that are haram now were totally normal then, and what's common today might have been super taboo back then. How come we all read the same Quran yet end up with different morals and views? How do I know my faith is really Islamic, not just shaped by my era, my culture, or where I grew up? How can I be sure what I believe is from Allah, and not just using the Quran to back up what I already think?

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brother37m

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Real talk, this hits deep. I feel this especially visiting family back home vs. living abroad. The Quran is constant, but culture adds its own flavor everywhere. Tough question man.

brother29m

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Been there. I just focus on the fundamentals from the Quran and Sunnah. The rest, you make your best judgment with a sincere heart. Allah knows what's in it.

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