Seeking Advice on Returning to Faith
As-salamu alaykum, I haven't kept up with my salah properly since I was around 10 or 11 years old. I struggle with many shortcomings and face challenges with controlling my desires. I've made a firm decision to change, and I've stopped certain wrong habits as of yesterday, intending to avoid them completely from now on. Losing my father when I was 12 left me feeling very unmotivated to pray or recite the Quran. I'm planning to start praying again tomorrow, but first I need to relearn a surah other than Al-Fatiha. I could really use some sincere advice. I haven't joined Jumu'ah prayers since I was about 10, and I truly want to begin praying at least a few times each day. Please share some guidance on how to start this journey the right way. Jazakum Allahu khayran.