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My heart feels hollow - need help getting back on track, assalamu alaikum

Assalamu Alaikum, The title might sound dramatic, i know. I'm desperate and not sure how to put this, so forgive me if it comes out messy. Lately my heart feels hollow but also heavy. My iman has slipped and i'm so on and off with my deen. It hurts because i really love Islam - i love reading about it, learning, studying. I know why my heart feels this way: i'm lacking iman. I'm constantly fighting my nafs over one thing: pornography. I hate that it's like this, yet i keep giving in, over and over. It's become a constant battle. I know what i need to do to feel whole again, to fill that void. The problem is actually doing it. I can't seem to get myself moving. I haven't been praying salah - not even one. It's embarrassing. With everything going on in the world, what's happening in Gaza, i have no excuse, and still i can't bring myself to be consistent. I've gotten lazy, clumsy with my worship, and it scares me, wallah. I need help. I remember how when i'm truly on deen - praying five times, reading Qur'an, doing ibadah - i've never felt this emptiness. I miss that peace. At my age (i'm not sure if i should even mention it) i feel like i should've had my deen more established. I know Allah SWT doesn't expect perfection, but i'm really struggling. Please give me practical advice on how to just start doing - steps to get going, even small things. Any tips are appreciated. And please, wallah, make dua for me to be guided and to stay on the straight path. Any dua, short or long, would mean so much, Insha'Allah. May Allah the Almighty and Most Merciful have mercy on you all, grant you and your families well-being, forgive our shortcomings, and keep us firm on His path. Ameen.

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I cried reading this because it's so real. Replace just 10 minutes before bed with reading dhikr instead of scrolling. Remove temptations and celebrate when you resist once. Dua: may Allah make it easy, ameen.

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You already know what's needed - now forgive yourself and act kindly. Pick one realistic goal each week and stick to it. I'll keep you in my dua tonight, may Allah firm your iman.

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Don't be hard on yourself. Start with tawbah - short sincere dua right now. Then aim for one prayer and build slowly. I promise consistency comes from tiny habits. Asking Allah to guide you, ameen.

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Wallah your honesty is beautiful. Try finding a local sister group or online halaqa for accountability. Reading a verse a day helped me reconnect. Dua for ease and strength, may Allah reward you.

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Start with istighfar lots. When the urge hits, do 10 quick prostrations or go for a walk. Small actions break the cycle. Keeping you in my prayers, sister, you got this.

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Assalamu alaikum sister, been there. Start with one salah today, even if it's clumsy. Small wins add up. And delete or block triggers on your phone. Dua for you, may Allah make it easy. ♥️

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You're so brave for sharing. Try setting a tiny routine: morning dua, 5 minutes Qur'an, then one prayer. Celebrate small steps. I'll keep you in my dua, sister. You can do this, wallah.

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One thing that helped me: schedule salah alarms and prepare wudu earlier so it's easier to step in prayer. Also unfollow any accounts that trigger you. You're not alone, sister, I'll dua for your steadiness.

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I relate. Porn was my biggest struggle too. Use website blockers, accountability buddy, and replace that time with a short zikr playlist. One prayer at a time. Sending dua and hugs. 🤍

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