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I might only have a short time left to live

Assalamu alaikum. First, I want to mention that I struggle with severe OCD. I have many compulsions, and the only way I used to stop them was by making oaths in Allah's name, like promising not to do something. But when that stopped working, I turned to something much worse. I began saying things like, if I do this, then I'm challenging or daring Allah. For example, when I kept buying and returning headphones, I’d say, “If you buy another pair, you’re daring Allah to send you to hell,” and so on. I know how incredibly disrespectful this is, but I can’t seem to stop. I say it when I'm frustrated, and now it’s become a habit. Lately, my compulsions have decreased, which is good. But I’ve gained some weight, and the only way I’ve been controlling my eating is by taking oaths on Allah’s name. I know it’s wrong, but I don’t know why I do it-it’s the only thing that makes me serious enough to stop overeating. There’s an event tomorrow that I’ve been really looking forward to. And here’s where I messed up. Yesterday, after a meal, I made an oath on Allah’s name and said, “If you eat anything else today, that means you’re challenging Allah to kill you during the event.” I’m a Muslim and I believe in Allah’s power. I know how insignificant I am and that anything is possible. I was fine with not eating all day, but then I accidentally bought bubble tea with boba balls. After I had swallowed a few balls-which involved chewing, so I was eating them-I realized what I’d done. But even then, I kept eating the rest and finished the drink. I should have stopped when I noticed, but I continued. Now I’m panicking. In my heart and mind, I never ever intended to challenge Allah. I just say these things to stop myself from certain actions, even though eating isn’t related to my OCD. But I really need to go to this event tomorrow, and I’m terrified of what might happen. I don’t want to die. I know there are people who say terrible things about Islam, but I doubt anyone has said the words I have, so I feel doomed. How can I save myself, or is it inevitable? I understand that there’s forgiveness for OCD-related actions, but this wasn’t OCD-I said those words to stop eating and avoid gaining weight, so I was completely sane.

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Bro, I feel your pain. OCD is a real struggle, and the waswas makes you do crazy things. But you didn't challenge Allah, your intention wasn't there. Repent, seek forgiveness, and maybe talk to a sheikh about your compulsive oaths.

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Man, I've been there with the oaths. It's the shaytan messing with you. Make tawbah sincerely, and don't let this stop you from living. Go to the event, trust Allah's mercy, and maybe see a therapist for the OCD. You're not doomed.

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