Seeking a place that truly supports our faith journey
Assalamu Alaikum everyone. Over the last half a year or so, I've been trying really hard to strengthen my deen and reconnect with the beauty of Islam. It's been making me think a lot about my life, especially where I'm living now. It feels like this place isn't fully grounded in religion, but it's not completely Western either-it's kind of stuck in the middle. The stuff I do for work or for fun, even the things I'm naturally good at, sometimes end up pulling me away from my faith or involve things that aren't halal. It's tough because most of my friends and the people around me aren't very practicing. Many don't pray regularly, and relationships without marriage are seen as totally normal, along with other things that aren't right in Islam, even though they consider themselves Muslims. It's really uncomfortable sometimes. There isn't even a proper space for sisters to pray at the masjid, and between work and studies, I often end up missing my salah. I'm just feeling worn down by this environment. It feels like such a struggle to be a good, practicing Muslimah here. That's why I'm asking for your thoughts. I haven't finished my university degree yet, so I have a chance to think about where I might want to build my future. I want to set my goals for a city or a country that makes it easier, not harder, to live a life pleasing to Allah. Any advice or experiences you can share would mean so much, insha'Allah.