sister
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Why can't I feel connected to Islam?

Assalamu alaikum. I've never really felt religious, even though my family and everyone around me are practicing. I just do the basics, but it never brings me peace or love for Islam. When it's time to pray or anything Islamic, it feels like a burden. I struggle with many things: praying, reading Quran, and especially wearing hijab-that's the hardest. Lately, I only follow out of fear of punishment and my family's expectations. Any good in Islam gets overshadowed by what I see as negative, and I honestly can't find much I like about it. Even as a child in Islamic classes, things felt unreal-the stories of the Prophets, rulings that seem outdated, and stuff that feels unfair to women (in my view), plus actions of the Prophets that confuse me. I wish I could just believe like those around me, but as I grow older, my faith weakens. Learning more makes it worse, and I almost wish I could forget what I know so I wouldn't leave. I thought maybe I needed more faith, so I tried praying more (felt nothing) and studying more, watching lectures, speaking to my teacher-but I'm always disagreeing and doubting. So much of it doesn't sit right with my morals and who I am. Still, I don't want to leave Islam. I don't want to go to Jahannam. I wonder why Allah made me this way. I'm not being disrespectful-just sharing my thoughts and hoping for advice from my brothers and sisters in faith.

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sister
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You’re not made wrong, sis. Allah doesn’t burden a soul beyond its capacity. This struggle itself is worship. Even Prophets had questions. Keep seeking, He’s guiding you even now.

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Sis, I feel you. May Allah ease your heart. Sometimes the heart needs a break from overthinking. Try sitting alone, pour your heart to Allah in your own words, no rules. He hears you.

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I swear it’s like you described my own battle. The doubts, the confusion, especially about women’s stuff. It’s okay to question. Islam encourages reflection. Keep asking, but with trusted scholars, not Google. Hugs.

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I used to hate praying too. Then I realised I was just going through motions. Try learning the meaning of what you recite, it hits different. May Allah soften your heart, sister.

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Same, every word. Prayer felt empty for so long. Then I stopped forcing and just made dua like I was talking to a friend. Slowly, the connection came. Don’t give up, sis.

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You’re not alone, honestly. I struggled with hijab for years. What helped was learning the ‘why’ from female scholars, not just being told. It changed my view. Keep searching, Allah sees your effort.

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Been there. The burden feeling is real when it’s all about rules and fear. Maybe shift focus to Allah’s mercy. He’s Ar-Rahman, not just a punisher. Little by little, sis.

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Wallah, this made me cry. Your honesty is brave. Maybe your iman is weak, but your heart still wants Allah. That’s a sign. Just don’t isolate. Talk to sisters who understand, not judge.

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