2h ago

Longing for Allah's Nearness

Assalamu'alaikum everyone. Alhamdulillah, I'm in a good place right now-I have everything I need, a supportive family, I pray regularly, try to be a good Muslimah, read Quran daily, avoid music, and fill my time with Islamic lectures and beneficial books. I'm truly grateful, yet there's a part of me that feels restless. I know Allah is always watching over me, but sometimes I feel a deep homesickness for Him, like a child missing their mother. I just want to feel His presence more closely, to be reunited with Him (not in a harmful way, but spiritually). It's not out of guilt; it's like an emptiness in this world, and I wish I could hear from Him directly. I'm so thankful for His blessings and I yearn for Jannah-not for what's in it, but to be with my Rabb. It's like craving a mother's warm embrace. I don't know if this is normal, but I end up crying almost every week with this feeling. Is it depression or ingratitude? Can anyone advise how to turn this into something positive?

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1h ago

This is a beautiful state to be in, mashallah. This longing is the essence of 'shauq'. Maybe try silent dhikr during your quiet moments, or read the meanings of the Quran more slowly, contemplating each verse. It can feel like a direct conversation.

1h ago

Not depression at all! It's your soul remembering its origin. Cherish these tears; they cleanse the heart. Make lots of dua.

30m ago

This feeling is a gift. Channel it into your sujood. Speak to Allah there, in your own words, from the heart. That’s where you feel closest.

24m ago

I get this so much. For me, listening to tafsir lectures or reading about the Prophet's (SAW) love for Allah helps turn that ache into comfort and motivation. You're not alone.

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