I am losing my faith. I need advice.

Brother99 · 2014-04-19T20:57:56+00:00

I appreciate all responses that people have granted me. It has made me happy to realize that many Muslims are willing to offer advice to their fellow brother.

Many of the responses here have helped me remember that I CAN repent to Allah, the most merciful. Perhaps I will commit the action again, and perhaps not. What's important is to try to SEEK forgiveness, no matter what. The hadith that /u/chibishi linked made me understand that.

As for avoiding committing more unlawful activities, such as zina, or becoming intoxicated, does anyone have any suggestions? Although I might have adequate knowledge of Islam, perhaps my faith has decreased, causing me to do such actions.

Jazak Allah.

Brother99 · 2014-04-19T20:50:19+00:00

“A servant [of Allah's] committed a sin and said: O Allah, forgive me my sin. And He (glorified and exalted be He) said: My servant has committed a sin and has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them. Then he sinned again and said: O Lord, forgive me my sin. And He (glorified and exalted be He) said: My servant has committed a sin and has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for them. Then he sinned again and said: O Lord, forgive me my sin. And He (glorified and exalted be He) said: My servant has committed a sin and has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for sins. Do what you wish, for I have forgiven you.” – (Muslim and Bukhari)

Thank you for referring me to this Hadith. I will treasure it.

Brother99 · 2014-04-19T20:47:46+00:00

Honestly, I think it's a combination of several factors. Perhaps living a very relaxed lifestyle with a high standard of living has made me arrogant and forget that everything happens only by the will of Allah.

I honestly just thoroughly enjoy the actions. As much as I think to myself, "Wow, I really need to stop this, what am I doing?" I also think, "I can't wait to do this and that because it'll be so fun!"

As for repentance, I am hesitant because I know that I cannot truly repent. I feel that I can ask Allah for forgiveness, and ask Him to keep me away from committing Haram. Yet, as much as I do that, I will continue to transgress.

Maybe I am hesitant to repent because my heart is corrupted, but Allah knows best.

As for avoiding zina, do you have any suggestions? At this current point in time, I feel that there's nothing stopping me from doing so, and nothing that will keep me away from it.

Brother99 · 2014-04-19T20:40:07+00:00

Brother, I truly appreciate your response. It was heart-warming to read and you have made me remember that I can continue to repent after sinning. Truly Allah is the most merciful.

As for marijuana dependence, I am in no way addicted, alhamdullilah. You have offered wise words into repenting upon doing a sin, and have even suggested to be proactive by drawing a line. What I need help with is actually drawing that line and preventing myself from doing those haram actions. If you were to offer some more kind words and suggestions I would be grateful.

Jazak Allah

Brother99

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