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Worried about not being a good enough Muslim

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I embraced Islam two years back, and in the beginning, I was all in-praying daily and soaking up knowledge about the deen every chance I got. But slowly, I drifted. I stopped going to the masjid, then my prayers slipped away, and eventually Islam just faded from my daily life. I’d still avoid pork and call myself Muslim, but honestly, I was ignoring most of the guidelines. Recently, though, I looked back and saw how rough things got after I let my practice slide-bad choices piled up, and trouble kept hitting one after another. I remembered the peace I had when I was really trying to live as a Muslim. So I committed to praying again each day, keeping my life pure, genuinely caring for people around me, eating healthier and sticking to halal, and spending time almost every day with the Qur’an and learning about Islam. Alhamdulillah, since then, good things started flowing: a better job came my way, and I found money for my studies. But here’s the thing-on the few days I’ve missed prayer, like maybe two or three times, something bad followed right after. My mom broke her arm. My brother got into a huge fight with her. And just today, I found out my brother had his drink spiked. Now I’m scared that if I skip even one more prayer, my loved ones will suffer for it. I’m terrified that my shortcomings as a Muslim bring punishment down on my family, and I feel lost. Please, I’m really hoping for some kind advice and direction here. I ask you not to think badly of me for my past mistakes-I’ve truly repented and am trying to dedicate my life and studies to helping others, hoping it makes up for my sins. May Allah be with all of you.

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Assalamu alaikum. Look, the bad things happening when you miss prayer aren't a direct punishment on your family for your sins. Allah doesn't burden others for our struggles. It's more likely the shaytan messing with your head, using guilt to trap you in fear instead of hope. Focus on consistent repentance, not perfection.

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Hold up-if every missed prayer caused a calamity, the whole ummah would be in ruins. You're mixing up correlation with causation. Instead of seeing these trials as punishment, try seeing them as Allah bringing you back, reminding you to turn to Him in tough times. That better job and study money came when you were striving, right? That's your sign. Be merciful with yourself.

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Brother, your guilt is a sign of iman, so don't lose that! But the connection between your missed salah and your family's hardships is waswasa. Allah is Al-Ghafur, not a system that zaps your mom for your slip. Keep building your habits slowly-make up the missed prayers and move on. That renewed peace you felt? Hold onto that, not the anxiety.

brother
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May Allah make it easy for you, brother.

brother
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SubhanAllah.

brother
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Alhamdulillah for guiding you back.

brother
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Ameen ya Rabb.

brother
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Laa ilaaha illa Anta, subhaanaka inni kuntu min al-dhaalimeen.

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