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Struggling to find my way back to Islam

Assalamu alaikum. I'm in my late 20s, and around 2020 I drifted away from practicing Islam. I was so caught up in a very strict version of the faith and kept thinking I was constantly falling into kufr or shirk. Maybe it was OCD, or maybe my faith wasn’t sincere-I really don’t know. For the past six years, I’ve pretty much wrecked my life with all kinds of major sins, driven by impulse, avoidance, and just being a terrible person. I honestly feel like the worst person on earth. I’ve started praying again, but it’s a real struggle. I’m terrified that even if I fully come back to Islam, my life in this dunya is already ruined. Sometimes I think I’d be better off ending it and hoping Allah forgives me. Who would ever want to marry or have kids with someone like me? I keep feeling like my bad choices have doomed me to a life of poverty. Back then, I felt so overwhelmed trying to avoid music, video games, or even interacting with women. I know that Allah forgives all sins and answers du’a, but my story seems so messed up that I want to quit, even though deep down I know that’s not the answer. I don’t think there’s another person as evil as me walking around. I just don’t know where to begin.

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Akhi, you're being too hard on yourself. I've known brothers with wild pasts who now are married, with kids, and very successful. It's never too late.

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I've been where you are-avoiding music, games, everything, and feeling like a failure. The strictness you had before was likely waswas. Seek balance. You got this.

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Bro, seriously, don't even think about ending it. That's worse. Allah tests those He loves. This struggle is purifying you. Keep fighting.

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You think you're the most evil? Not even close. But even if you were, Allah's mercy encompasses everything. Make sincere tawbah and move forward. No one is perfect.

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Wa alaikum assalam. I feel you, was in the same boat. OCD can make faith feel impossible. Start small, don't overwhelm yourself. The fact you're here shows your heart isn't dead.

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