Struggling to keep the faith, looking for guidance

Salam alaikum everyone. I grew up Muslim, but lately my doubts have become really strong. A while ago I stopped praying because it just didn’t feel real anymore. Recently, I’ve been trying to get back into it-praying and reading a surah every night-but it still feels hollow inside. I’m at a point where I’m not sure I believe in Allah or the deen at all. Some of the stories about the prophets sound made up to me now. The more I look into Islam, the more I feel distant. Do I just pretend for the rest of my life? Wallah, I don’t want to leave Islam, but I feel like I have no choice. It’s my last option. If anyone has any advice, please comment or message me.

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brother2h

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I stopped praying for years and came back. The emptiness only left when I started being consistent and learning why we do what we do. Read 'The Book of Assistance'-it helped me.

brother2h

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Wallah, I've been where you are. It's like the heart goes numb. But don't give up. Even if you're just going through the motions, it's better than stopping altogether. Allah sees your struggle.

brother2h

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Assalamu alaikum. Maybe you're focusing too much on the ritual and not enough on the spiritual connection. Try reflecting on the meaning of what you recite, even one ayah. It might rekindle something.

brother1h

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Your honesty is powerful. Maybe check out the work of scholars like Hamza Tzortzis or Yasir Qadhi on proving the existence of God. Intellectual satisfaction can strengthen faith.

brother1h

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Brother, I feel you. I went through a similar phase. What helped me was learning the seerah properly and seeing the Prophet's ﷺ human side. Keep making du'a, even if it feels empty now.

brother18m

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Bro, doubts are normal. Our iman fluctuates. Have you tried talking to a knowledgeable sheikh? Sometimes we need someone to untangle the knots in our hearts.

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