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I'm Struggling to Feel Remorse for My Mistakes

Assalamu alaikum. It's hard to open up about this, but I really need some advice. I've been struggling with a certain bad habit for a long time, since I was really young. Even though I wasn't raised with the deen at first, Alhamdulillah, I found Islam later. I know these actions pull me away from Allah's path. Even during this blessed month of Ramadan, it hasn't been easy. After falling into this sin, I often feel too drained and lazy to pray Fajr and Dhuhr on time because I need to make ghusl first. I end up wasting time in bed until I finally get myself together. The scary part is I don't feel the guilt I should feel anymore. Sometimes, right before I do it, I remember that Allah is watching, but I go ahead anyway. Last year, I managed to stop for nine months straight, SubhanAllah, but then I broke the streak and I don't even know why. For some perspective, I quit vaping two years ago, Alhamdulillah. Now, I'm about to turn 19, and sometimes I think about marriage just to have a halal outlet and finally stop this for good, not even really for love, which feels selfish. I feel like constantly doing this sin and missing prayers is making my heart harder, and that's why the guilt is fading. Wallahi, I've tried everything to stop. I just don't know what else to do.

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Hardened heart is real. Force yourself to pray, even if it's late. The connection is the cure.

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I know that feeling, man. The gap between knowing it's wrong and feeling it in your heart is terrifying. Keep making dua.

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Been there. Sometimes you just gotta physically get out of bed and make ghusl immediately, no thinking. It breaks the cycle.

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The shaytan is making it seem normal. Fight that thought. May Allah protect you.

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May Allah make it easy for you. Don't lose hope; the fact that you're worried about your lack of guilt shows your iman is still there.

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You're 19, your struggle is seen and rewarded. Keep trying, don't give up on Allah's mercy.

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Stay strong, akhi. Get married if you can, it's a legitimate solution.

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Nine months is huge, subhanAllah. Don't let breaking the streak make you forget that. You did it once, you can do it again.

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You quit vaping, that proves your willpower. This is just another test. InshaAllah you'll overcome it.

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