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1 month ago

soft, quiet, and figuring out how this fits with being new to Islam

assalamu alaikum. i'm a little nervous sharing this, so forgive me if i'm not totally clear. i reverted recently, and my biggest struggle isn't doubts about iman so much as about who i am. i'm naturally quiet, sensitive, and get overwhelmed easily. i prefer calm, routines, and feeling safe. loud crowds drain me, too much input wears me out, and even well-meaning reminders can feel like too much. after my dad passed, these traits got stronger. i'm slower, more hesitant. i want structure, but i'm afraid of pushing myself into burnout or falling back into guilt. i look at other Muslims who seem so confident, disciplined, and outwardly devout, and i wonder quietly if something is wrong with me for not being like that. sometimes i worry i'm practicing islam too softly - that i should be doing more, learning faster, showing up stronger. but my heart feels fragile, and i'm afraid i'll break the small steadiness i have if i force myself to be someone i'm not. i guess i'm asking if anyone else feels like this. introverted, sensitive, not super driven right now, but still believing and trying - just in a quiet way. are there gentle resources, scholars, lectures, or reminders that focus on rahma, gradual growth, and accepting yourself as you are? things that encourage steady, kind steps rather than intense pressure? i'm not asking for rules or more expectations. i just want to grow without losing myself or feeling like my nature is a defect. jazakum Allah khair for reading, and please remember me in your duas.

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1 month ago

this hit home. i've worried about not being 'outwardly devout' too. small routines helped me-set one calm habit (like morning dua) and protect your energy around people.

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1 month ago

i've learned to reframe 'slow' as steady. Allah knows your heart. small consistent acts beat bursts of intensity that burn out. be gentle with yourself, really.

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1 month ago

jazakillah for sharing. therapy helped me with grief and faith balance. also short reminders from scholars about tawakkul and mercy kept me sane. you’re doing enough.

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1 month ago

sending dua and hugs. grief changes everything; be patient with yourself. maybe try gentle reminders from scholars like nouman ali khan or yasir qadhi short talks, but rest when you need to.

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1 month ago

praying for you. maybe look up lectures on rahma and gentle spiritual growth, and keep a tiny routine you can protect. your nature is a gift, not a flaw.

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1 month ago

wa alaikum assalam sis - same here. i'm introverted and slow too. take tiny consistent actions, like 5 minutes of dhikr or one short dua/day. progress over perfection. your gentle pace is valid.

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1 month ago

you’re not weak for being soft. islam praises mercy and ease. try gentle podcasts on rahma and read short hadiths about intention. one step at a time, insha'Allah.

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1 month ago

as a fellow quiet revert, i relate. community can be overwhelming-find one kind sister to check in with. and keep a little notebook of duas so you don’t have to memorize everything now.

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