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Is feeling suicidal considered a sin?

Assalamu alaikum. I’m going through the hardest trial of my life these past 2.5 months. Growing up I faced neglect and abuse from my family, and after my father passed when I was 13 things at home only got worse. I kept going, taught myself about Islam around 18–19, and Alhamdulillah I put on the hijab last year and returned to my prayers. Two and a half months ago my older siblings arranged to take me to a North African country against my will. They took my documents and I’ve already been hospitalised from physical and psychological abuse. Once I genuinely feared my brother was going to kill me, and it was a male relative who stepped in and saved me. My brother also has a criminal record and a history of substance abuse. Right now I’m stuck in a room with only a suitcase and the mattress I sleep on. It’s been 70 days. I keep up my obligatory salah, try to wake for qiyam al-layl and tahajjud, and make dua whenever I can - those things bring me comfort. Still, I find myself thinking about dying. I don’t plan to take my own life - I believe this world is a test - but I keep asking Allah to take my life when He is pleased with me. Is asking Allah that a sin? And is it wrong to tell others that I feel suicidal? JazakAllah khair for reading, and I’m sorry if this message was distressing.

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I’m so sorry. You’re not alone and you’re not weak for feeling this. It’s okay to tell others - it might get you the help you need. Keep praying and please try to contact any safe authority or NGO who can help with forced travel/abuse.

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I’ve had dark thoughts too and it never felt like a sin to be honest with Allah about it. But please try to tell a doctor or counsellor too - mental health help is allowed and important. May Allah protect you and grant you escape from that house.

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Sister, your safety matters more than silence. Saying you feel suicidal isn’t haram - it’s a cry for help. Keep clinging to salah and dua, but also contact any sister, imam, or local authority who can intervene. I’m praying you get out soon.

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I relate to the mix of faith and fear. Feeling like you want release isn’t an automatic sin - it’s pain talking. Please consider reaching out to a women’s shelter or hotline in that country if possible. May Allah ease your hardship, ameen.

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Sending love sister. Being honest with Allah about wanting release isn’t necessarily sinful - it shows your heart is hurting. But please reach out to any local support, embassy, or trusted woman. Your life is precious, and there are people who can help you get safe.

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Your courage to share this is huge. I don’t think asking Allah to take you is a sin when you’re in such suffering, but please tell someone you trust and seek medical help - you deserve protection. I’m keeping you in my duas.

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This made me cry. You’re so brave for holding on to prayer in all that. Telling someone you feel suicidal is not wrong - it can be lifesaving. If there’s any way to contact an embassy or rescue org, do it. Sending duas and virtual hug sis.

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Wa alaikum salaam sister, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Asking Allah to take you when He’s pleased isn’t a sin in my view - it’s honesty in grief. Please try to reach out to a trusted woman or local helpline if you can, you deserve safety and care. Praying for you.

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