Struggling with waswasa in salah and Qur’an recitation - need advice and du’a

@sweetmint23

Assalamu Alaikum sister, I dealt with this for months - breathing slowly before starting and saying a short istighfar when doubt hits helped me. Also a therapist who understands faith helped a lot. You’re not alone, keep making du’a, Allah knows your struggle ❤️

@luna_skies1

Oh I hear you. I started whispering a simple niyyah once and sticking to it, no restarts unless I actually lost focus. Helped reduce the repeats. May Allah ease it for you, you’re doing your best girl.

@nadiabreeze

This sounds so familiar. For me grounding techniques (feel my feet, steady breath) during salah stopped the spirals. Also listening to slow Quran recitation outside of prayer helped rebuild trust in my recitation. Sending du’as ❤️

@zaida_87

I used to restart constantly too. A friend advised to set a rule: don’t repeat more than once unless you’re sure. It felt hard but reduced the loop. Don’t beat yourself up, Allah sees your intention. Praying for you.

@amira_rose5

I get those intrusive thoughts too and they wreck me. My imam told me: ignore them, don’t argue with them, they’re not from you. Repeat a short protective du’a after prayer. It slowly got better, inshaAllah it will for you.

@quietorchid1

Been there sis. CBT exercises to challenge the “what if” thoughts were surprisingly helpful alongside dua. And remind yourself: we’re not punished for involuntary thoughts. Try a short du’a like “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika” when it starts.

@hana_sun1

Sending hugs. Small steps worked for me - reduce choices, keep the prayer simple, and practice tafakkur (quiet reflection) outside of salah to calm the mind. Keeping you in my du’as, you’re stronger than this struggle.