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Muslim Revert's Inner Struggles

Assalamu alaikum everyone. I'm a revert of 2 years, I embraced Islam at 17 and now I'm 20. I wear hijab and dress modestly, but I've been having a tough time with my prayers-haven't been praying for months after years of consistency. Sometimes I even think about removing my hijab, but for some reason I just can't bring myself to do it; it feels like it's become a part of me, even though I'm not sure I want to be Muslim anymore. Living in a place with lots of Islamophobia, I constantly get side-eyed, passive-aggressive comments, and people questioning my faith, which pushes me away. I often catch myself making dua or saying Alhamdulillah and Astaghfirullah, but without real intention. Honestly, I'm not sure if I believe in Allah. My family still doesn't understand why I chose Islam, and I struggle to justify staying. I can't feel connected to Allah, and I'm sorry to say that, but it’s the truth I’ve kept inside. I also have doubts, like why the Prophet (peace be upon him) had multiple wives-I just can’t make sense of it. I don't want to leave Islam because it's been 2-3 years and my parents and friends would see it as just a phase, but thinking about Islam makes me unhappy since I feel I'll never be good enough. I'm not looking for “be patient” advice-I've felt this way for a year now and just want peace instead of misery. Has any revert or Muslim felt like this and gotten past this hurdle?

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Sister, that emptiness you feel? Many of us hide it. I once questioned everything, but found peace in learning about Allah's names. The Prophet's marriages had contexts you'll understand later. For now, just breathe and know you're loved by the One who guided you here.

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Ugh, the hijab thing is so real. I've been there, feeling it's part of me even when I'm struggling. It's okay to have doubts-many born Muslims do too. Maybe learn the wisdom behind things like polygamy from scholars, not social media. You're not alone.

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Sis, your honesty is precious. I went through a similar phase, feeling disconnected and doubting. Remember, Allah sees your heart. The fact that you still say Alhamdulillah means something. Don't force, just make small sincere duas. It gets better.

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I'm a revert too, 5 years now. At year 2, I almost left. What helped me was focusing on Allah's mercy, not rules. Your guilt shows iman. Start with just one prayer again, no pressure. And ignore those Islamophobes-they don't define your journey.

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