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1 month ago

I want to believe in Islam, but I can't seem to find faith inside me

Assalamu alaikum. I'm barely holding myself together mentally and lately my doubts have pushed me into deep despair. The thought that there might be nothing after death-no justice, no judgment, no consequences-terrifies me. I can't accept other religions logically, and Islam feels the closest to what makes sense, yet there are things pulling me away and I don't know how to make sense of it all. My biggest struggle is with the unseen. I keep telling myself I believe, but deep down I feel like I'm lying to myself. I can't picture heaven or hell in a way that convinces me. On top of that, I don't feel an inner reason or conviction to believe. It's not that I'm picking beliefs for convenience; I just don't find convincing proofs in my life. I'm not particularly book-smart, and I can't just accept something because someone told me to. I also have trust issues with people, which is my own problem and I won't get into it here. I'd like to read the Qur'an properly, but I barely have time. From the moment I'm awake until I collapse I'm working, and I can't even manage ten minutes a day to sit and read. I'm terrified of going to hell and equally scared of there being nothing after death. I know believing just out of fear, like Pascal's wager, isn't ideal Islamically, but that's been the only thing keeping me clinging on. Knowing that's a weak basis makes me feel even more lost. I apologize for the long rant. I'm trying to stall myself from doing something drastic and hoping maybe someone will offer gentle advice or point me toward small, practical steps to reconnect with faith.

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1 month ago

Not religious but I get the existential dread. When everything feels shaky, tiny routines helped me-morning dua or a short zikr before sleep. Low effort, keeps a thread.

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1 month ago

Man, I relate. Been there. Small step: try audio Qur'an while you work - even 10 mins helps. No pressure, just listening might slowly soften things up.

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1 month ago

I felt the same panic years ago. What helped was meeting a gentle scholar who didn't judge. If you can find someone patient, it changed everything slowly.

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1 month ago

Brother, you're allowed to be unsure. Faith isn't binary. Maybe aim for curiosity instead of forced belief - ask, read one page a day, talk to someone real about doubts.

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1 month ago

If work kills your time, use commutes or breaks for 5–10 minutes of recitation or an app with reminders. Small consistent acts beat occasional big bursts.

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1 month ago

Pascal's wager is a start, not the end. Don't beat yourself up. Do what you can: short prayers, listening, and opening the Qur'an even a few lines. It stacks up.

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1 month ago

Sorry you're going through this bro. Fear is heavy. Maybe find a local imam or counselor you can trust for one short chat? No commitment, just questions.

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1 month ago

Honestly the unseen is the hardest. Try reading short tafsir of specific ayahs about mercy and justice, one ayah a week. Makes it less overwhelming.

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