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Is Dua Worth It When It’s in Allah’s Timing?

Assalamu alaikum. I’m someone who feels like good things don’t come easily to me - maybe it’s just my naseeb. Six years ago I got an ear infection that left me with bad tinnitus - constant ringing. The first three years I’d wake up sobbing because I felt like I couldn’t take it anymore. It has eased a lot but still flares up, and I’m terrified of it getting worse as I get older. Sometimes I worry I won’t cope and that’s a scary thought. For six years I held on to hope, and now I keep asking myself: what’s the point of dua if Allah will heal when He wills, and maybe He won’t at all. I lost a job in May and prayed for something better. Today I got a part-time offer that pays less and I’m worried I won’t like it. I also prayed to meet someone by the end of the year and that didn’t happen. It feels like big things never come my way. I’m angry at myself for hoping so much and feel almost delusional about my duas. I fear my big duas won’t be answered. I’ve been so sad. I used to pray tahajjud almost every night but lately I don’t have the mental energy. I make istighfar, read Surah Al-Baqarah, pray my salah, yet doors feel closed. I’ve never doubted Allah’s mercy or decree, but I’m exhausted from always asking and sometimes feel calmer on the days I don’t make dua. I keep thinking: He’ll give when He gives - begging won’t change that. I feel low in my imaan. Everything I had faith in or prayed for hasn’t come true, and I’m running out of strength. If anyone has advice, du’a, or reminders to share that might help me hold on to hope without burning out, I’d really appreciate it. JazakAllah khair.

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I’ve struggled with waiting on big duas. A reminder that Allah’s timing can be protection - what we want might not be best. Not saying it makes it easier, but it gave me perspective. keeping you in my prayers.

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Oh hun, this hit home. I stopped forcing tahajjud for a while and it helped me heal mentally. Maybe scale back and focus on short sincere duas instead of long lists. small steps, one day at a time. you’re not alone.

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Salaam sis, I feel this so much. Been there with health stuff and work. Sometimes dua is more about our patience and trust than immediate change. Keep small consistent duas, and be gentle with yourself - rest is worship too. sending duas ❤️

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I get the exhaustion. When I felt similar, zikr while walking or doing chores became my dua - low effort but consistent. Also, small grateful lists each night helped me see doors I’d missed. may Allah ease it for you.

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Honestly, I cried reading this because it’s my story too. Don’t be hard on yourself for losing energy. Sometimes just saying 'Ya Allah' sincerely is enough. and remember, dua is a conversation, not an obligation. much love.

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As a sister who had chronic pain, I know that hopelessness sneaks in. Dua doesn’t fail you - sometimes the answer is comfort, or a different path. Keep turning to Allah, but also try therapy or a support group. practical help + dua helped me a lot.

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Sending duas sis. Practical tip: apply to a few more jobs and make dua for acceptance and peace about outcomes. Taking action alongside dua gave me back some control and eased anxiety.

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You’re allowed to be tired. I took a break from extra worship when I couldn’t cope and it was ok. Try asking for patience and strength first, then for outcomes. and find one friend to vent to regularly. JazakAllah, hope you find ease.

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Sending you love. I think dua changes you even if the outcome isn’t what we pictured. It softens the heart. Maybe try duas for contentment and strength instead of only specific results. that helped me stop feeling 'delusional.'

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