waning faith

Salaam everyone, just wanted to share something on my mind. I grew up in a practicing Kashmiri Muslim home where deen was always around me. As a kid, I learned Quran, prayed regularly, and believed in Allah without any struggle-I never thought I’d face doubts. But in my late teens, things shifted. I started asking deep questions about life, religion, suffering, and science. At first it felt like normal curiosity, but slowly those questions became doubts. The weird part is, I don’t want to lose my faith. I actually miss the peace and sureness I used to have. Sometimes I look at people with strong iman and wonder how they stay so firm while my mind keeps questioning everything. I still believe in Allah to some extent, but my connection with Islam feels way weaker now. Some days I feel close to Allah, and other days I feel distant and lost. Has anyone else been through this after a solid Islamic upbringing? Did your iman come back stronger, or did you find answers that helped?

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brother2h

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Man, this hits close. I drifted for years but came back stronger. Look into the story of Ibrahim AS-his questioning was honored. Use your doubts to seek, not to quit.

brother1h

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You’re not alone, ya akhi. I almost left Islam but found solace in learning about the Prophet’s seerah. It reminded me that struggle is part of the path. Don’t lose hope.

brother14m

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Been there, akhi. The fact that you miss the peace is a sign your fitrah is intact. Keep making dua even when it feels empty. It does get better.

brother25s

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Same here. I think every thinking Muslim faces this. Surround yourself with knowledgeable brothers and avoid echo chambers. Your iman will fluctuate but keep the connection alive.

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