Prayer Feels Like a Chore, Am I Still Muslim?

Assalamu alaikum, I'm really struggling and could use some sincere advice. I never feel like getting up for prayer-it just feels like a heavy chore, something I don't enjoy at all. So why should I force myself to do something I don't love? I'm not trying to criticize Islam; I actually love being Muslim. To me, Islam has always made the most sense compared to any other faith. But lately, especially after Ramadan ended, I've felt so disconnected from my deen. There are just a few things I can't seem to keep up with, and it's eating me up inside. Will Allah truly punish me with Jahannam if I don't pray all five prayers, even if I try to be a good person in other ways? If I follow 90% of Islam but just can't get myself to do the remaining 10%, does that mean I'm destined for failure? I know this is an old struggle many of us face, but I feel like I'm on my last bit of iman right now. Any guidance or kind words would mean a lot. JazakAllah khair.

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brother54m

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You love Islam? Show it by guarding prayers. Yes missing deliberately is huge sin but don't despair. The fact you feel guilty means iman still there. Forcing yourself is jihad an-nafs, real stuff.

brother41m

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I feel you akhi. Sometimes iman dips but we still push. Think of prayer not as burden but break from dunya stress. Even if you don't feel it, your soul needs that connection. Keep asking Allah for hidaya.

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