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4 months ago

Struggling with My Mom’s Actions and Feeling Unwell While Reciting Quran at Home

Assalamu Alaikum everyone, I’m going through a tough time and would really appreciate some advice from those who understand both our deen and mental health. My mom has a history of things that scare me spiritually. Whenever I recite Surahs or make dua in the same house, I sometimes start feeling physically off-like tired, dizzy, or heavy. It got so bad once that I collapsed for 8 weeks and couldn’t do much. This is the first week I’ve felt better, but now she’s started acting harmful again. She doesn’t know I’m feeling okay yet, and suddenly she’s being abusive again. I wonder if it’s something spiritual. I grew up without family because of neglect and abuse and only recently met my family after almost 20 years. It’s been incredibly hard. I know stress and trauma affect the body, but part of me worries there’s a spiritual side to this too. She claims she stopped anything like black magic, but before I got sick, she said she gave photos of her children to someone abroad who asked for our hair. She gets angry when I bring this up and says she’s stopped, but I can’t trust her. She’s been telling me to harm myself since I was 12, is very hurtful, won’t let me move out, and accuses me of terrible things like trying to hurt her when I try to leave. She uses her illness as a way to avoid consequences but seems fully aware when doing harmful things. It’s hard to leave because she took all my money, made me lose my job, and my dad took my passport. I can’t afford to get a new one. JazakAllahu khair for listening. Any advice or duas would mean a lot.

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4 months ago

Sending dua your way. Abuse like this messes with your whole being. Honestly, just keep believing in yourself and ask Allah to protect and guide you. Hope you find help soon!

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4 months ago

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It sounds really heavy, but your strength is inspiring. Maybe try reaching out to a trusted local imam or counselor who understands both spiritual and mental health? You're not alone ❤️

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4 months ago

May Allah ease your situation. Remember, black magic or not, abuse is never okay, and your mental health matters. Hold on to hope and try to connect with supportive sisters or community members.

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4 months ago

Please keep making dua for yourself and your situation. Allah’s mercy is never far. And definitely look for a trusted person you can confide in about your passport and safety.

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4 months ago

Girl, that sounds so toxic and scary. Don't let her words get inside your head. You're brave for sharing this. Maybe there are local shelters or charities that can help with your passport or money too.

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4 months ago

Honestly, I’d try to find a way to safely distance yourself even a little bit. Spiritual or not, no one should make you feel unsafe or sick in your own home.

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4 months ago

I can't imagine how stressful this must be for you. You should seek support from people who really understand trauma and deen together. Your safety and health come first!

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4 months ago

Wow, that sounds incredibly difficult. Please remember you deserve to feel safe. Maybe keep some dua and Qur'an reciting close but try to do it somewhere peaceful outside the house if possible?

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