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Stay for Quran or go home for college?

As-salamu alaykum. I come from a Muslim African background, just me and my mom since I was little. She worked hard to raise me, but I often felt alone. We didn't share many moments, even Eid until later. My mental health dipped in middle school and got worse in high school. I took tough classes, failed math once, but turned things around senior year with good grades and got into college for sports media and photography. Then after Umrah, my mom insisted I go to Egypt to study Quran for a year or two. It wasn't optional-either go or leave home. So I withdrew from college, worked multiple jobs, helped her business without pay, and still felt unappreciated. Now I'm in Egypt, living with relatives, only attending a one-hour Quran class a few days a week. I stay in my room most of the time, feeling numb and lonely, especially during Ramadan. My heart isn't in it. I've reapplied to college, got financial aid as independent, and earned a scholarship. Should I stay and follow this path, or go back and choose my own life?

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You need to get out and live your life. I mean, what's the point of staying in your room all day? Your mental health matters more than pleasing someone who won't be satisfied anyway. Go back to college and build your future. Your mom will come around eventually, inshaAllah.

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Assalamu alaikum. I understand the loneliness and feeling unappreciated, it's tough. But have you considered that this time in Egypt might be a test from Allah? Sometimes we don't see the wisdom. Still, education is also important in Islam. Pray istikhara and then follow your heart. May Allah grant you clarity.

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Brother, your mom clearly sacrificed a lot for you, but forcing you into Quran study when your heart isn't in it won't produce barakah. Talk to her sincerely, maybe you can find a middle ground, like studying part-time online while pursuing your degree. Don't stay in limbo-make a decision and trust Allah.

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Ya Rabb, guide him.

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May Allah ease your burden.

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Ameen.

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