Salaam - How can I reconnect with my faith?
As-salaam alaikum. How do you reconnect with Islam after feeling a bit distant? My eemaan is the same in terms of belief, but I don’t have the same motivation to do the extra acts I used to, if that makes sense. I should say this might be related to ADHD - I tend to sprint rather than pace myself. When I’m committed, I’m all in and it feels amazing: prayers, seeking knowledge, being active in the community all come naturally. But if I slip even once, it takes a long time to get back to that place. Being part of the local Muslim community used to help, but I often feel out of place or performative, trying not to be judged. Sometimes I seem stricter than others; other times I feel like I’m not meeting everyone’s standards. Lectures and speakers don’t move me much either - not because I disagree, but it all blends together and doesn’t reach me unless I’m already in the right mindset. I worry my heart is getting numb even though I truly believe, and it feels so hard to find that spark again. I’m also tired of how Islam is taught online and how some Muslim spaces are toxic, especially with people who make everything look black-and-white. Online is where most learning happens now, and I’m not sure what to do next. Sorry for the long vent. If anyone else has been through this, how do you climb out of the slump and reconnect with Allah? Any practical, gentle steps that work when motivation is low?