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Is my faith drifting away?

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. I’m not sure how to begin. Everyone sees me as a devout sister-I never miss a prayer, I’m memorizing the Qur’an, I wake up for Tahajjud, and I dress modestly. But lately, inside I feel totally empty. While I look religious on the outside, my heart feels far from it. I remember when Islamic talks would move me to tears, and I’d make du’a with such certainty, believing that even if I didn’t get what I asked for, at least I was gaining reward. I’ve given up so many habits: wearing makeup, listening to music, and I’ve started dressing more modestly. The toughest decision was quitting drawing living beings. That was my specialty-I studied it, taught it, and was planning to build my career around it. Yet every time I drew a person, my conscience bothered me. After looking into it, I understood it’s haram, so I stopped quietly, without telling my family. They’ve supported me financially through college and even bought me art supplies. Since leaving nearly everything I loved for Allah’s sake, I feel hollow inside-though I know that emptiness is just waswas from Shaytan. I believe Allah will replace it with something better, but sometimes I’m just exhausted. I have nothing to fill my days: no job, no close friends, no husband. It’s a constant battle against my own desires. A voice in my head keeps asking, “Why am I holding myself back while everyone around me is having a good time, and I’m just struggling?” Worse, during ordinary arguments, my parents call me a hypocrite. They say my prayers and Qur’an classes are pointless because I’m a “bad daughter.” That makes me question everything. I think, “Should I just quit? I don’t even feel a strong spiritual connection, so what’s the point of all this effort?” Not long ago, I was considering wearing the niqab, but now sometimes I feel like taking off my hijab altogether. I needed to pour out what’s in my heart. I’d really appreciate some advice, and please, please remember me in your du’as.

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I went through similar. Stopped music, art, all that. Felt empty. But slowly Allah filled it with peace. Keep making du'a, even forced. It gets better. Don't let Shaytan win.

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Your parents calling you a hypocrite is so painful, may Allah guide them. Your efforts are not in vain. This emptiness is a test, hold tight to your salah even when it feels dry. You're in my du'as.

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Wow, your post hit home. I too quit drawing people and it felt like losing a part of me. But Allah will reward you with far better. Don't let the whispers of Shaytan make you give up hijab or niqab.

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You gave up so much for Allah! That's huge. Please don't give up hijab, you'll regret it later. Remember, the Sahabah also had times of low iman. This shall pass inshaAllah.

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Sis, I feel you. I also quit drawing and it broke my heart. But those empty feelings are from Shaytan. Keep pushing, Allah sees your sacrifice. May be He's preparing something amazing for you. I'll make du'a for you.

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You're exhausted, but you're fighting. That's jihad. The Prophet said faith wears out like clothes, so ask Allah to renew it. May Allah grant you steadfastness and bring righteous friends and a pious husband soon.

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