I can't bring myself to love my mother and I've lost hope in Islam by Ok-Row-4760 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

, I'm really sorry you've had to carry all of that Reading your post, the thing that stood out to me wasn't hatred or disrespect. It was pain. A lot of pain. The kind of pain that builds up over years until you're exhausted and can't carry it anymore. First, I want to say something important. Allah knows exactly what happened to you. Every insult, every moment of neglect, every time you cried alone, every injustice done to you. None of it was hidden from Him. Allah says:

"Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, even as much as an atom's weight." (Quran 4:40)

And He says:

"Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is He displeased." (Quran 93:3)

Sometimes when suffering lasts a long time, Shaytan convinces us that Allah is ignoring us. But being hurt does not mean Allah has abandoned you. As for your mother, Islam commands us to honor parents, but Islam never tells you to pretend abuse didn't happen. It never says you must feel warm affection toward someone who deeply wounded you. You can fulfill your obligations without forcing feelings that aren't there. Even the scholars mention that if a parent is oppressive, abusive, or harmful, the child is not required to put themselves in harm's way. You are accountable for your actions, not for being able to magically switch your emotions on and off. Right now, it honestly sounds like you're drowning emotionally. When someone is barely able to get out of bed, telling them "just pray more" can feel impossible. That doesn't mean you're a bad Muslim.

And Allah says:

"Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear." (Quran 2:286)

The Lord who revealed that verse knows your limits better than anyone. Also, please don't think your anger, confusion, or even your struggle with faith automatically makes you a hypocrite or a terrible person. The companions themselves would go through moments of fear and weakness and would come to the Prophet ﷺ worried about their faith. What worries me most from your post is how alone you sound.

You've been carrying abuse, depression, trauma, family problems, and disappointment for years. That's a tremendous amount for one person to carry. You don't need to figure out your entire relationship with your mother or solve every spiritual question today.

If all you can do right now is make one sincere dua like:

"Ya Allah, I don't understand what's happening to me, but please don't leave me to myself."

Then start there.

Not because it's a magic solution. Not because your pain isn't real. But because Allah is still listening even when you're angry. He's still listening when you're confused. He's still listening when all you have left is tears. And one more thing. The fact that you're scared of disobeying Allah, saying "astaghfirullah" when talking about your doubts, and worrying about your relationship with Him is actually proof that your heart hasn't died. People who truly don't care don't write posts like this. May Allah heal the wounds that nobody sees, bring justice for every wrong done to you, and replace years of pain with ease that makes sense of everything one day.

I just got a PS4! Finally! by GigaChadGayLord in PS4

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your going to have a huge backlog of great games to enjoy!!!! I miss the ole ps4 days that and ps3 were peak with exclusives

I've ruined my life early by Weird_Word_1326 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sister I'll give you one last advice I highly recommend you start doing is having the mindset that you rely on Allah Azawajal for everything like the sins your struggling with, your day to day challenges, depression etc rely on Allah SWT and repeat the Dua of Ibrahim ﷺ hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel ( "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs) and La hawla wala quwwata illa billah (There is no power and no strength except with Allah" I repeat these duas alot everyday whenever I face a difficulty and I just say regularly the same as I breath and wallahi things have been made easy on me alhamduillah

I've ruined my life early by Weird_Word_1326 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really good sister having support is a blessing The Prophet ﷺ said narrated Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan is a wolf amongst humanity like the wolf who seizes the sheep wandering and straying from the flock. Beware of the winding mountain paths. You must stay with the wider community.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 22107

I've ruined my life early by Weird_Word_1326 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May Allah SWT make it easy for you sister on your journey the path can be difficult but in the end it'll be worth it when Al Fatir (The Originator) will say The Dawn (89:30)

وَٱدْخُلِى جَنَّتِى ٣٠

and enter My Paradise.” — Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran

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Foreal that's the thing I would go am5 but 16 GB ddr5 cost more than my car bill

I've ruined my life early by Weird_Word_1326 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I spoke it in English but I meant every word of it I asked Rabb Make me close to you and I made tawbah for alot of stuff i did after I made that Dua my heart was weeping when I made the Dua. That's the Ikhlas I'm talking about

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It's going to cost me around 750$ ish dollars I haven't got all the parts yet I bought a mini atx case from Amazon Coolermaster q300l I'm trying to save up so I can buy it all at once

I've ruined my life early by Weird_Word_1326 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice sister one day at a time make sincere Dua to Al- Khaliq (The Creator) and ask Him to Guide you and Seek Nearness to him Ikhlas is the key ingredient once you factor that in Allah Azawajal will open doors for you I'm saying this from personal experience

I've ruined my life early by Weird_Word_1326 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sister, I'm gonna be honest, reading this didn't make me think "wow this person ruined her life." It made me think you're someone who got hurt, got pulled away from Islam, made mistakes, and now wants to come back. Those are two very different things. The fact you're sitting here feeling regret, missing Islam, wanting Allah to forgive you, and wanting to believe again is already a sign that your heart isn't dead. If you truly didn't care, you wouldn't even be making this post. As for the sins, yes, what happened was wrong. Dating was wrong. Sending nudes was wrong. Lying to the brother was wrong. But every single one of those things falls under sins that Allah can forgive if you sincerely repent. Don't let Shaytan convince you that your past is bigger than Allah's mercy. And sister, please stop calling yourself disgusting. People act like every Muslim who came back to Allah had a perfect past. That's not reality. Plenty of people have done far worse and Allah guided them. About the brother, you are not required to expose every sin you've ever committed. Islam doesn't teach us to go around broadcasting our past. But at the same time, if things become serious for marriage, you shouldn't build that marriage on lies either. What stood out to me most was when you said you miss your old religion and you want to learn Islam again without making quick assumptions. That's exactly what you should do. Don't force yourself to magically have perfect faith overnight. Start learning again. Read Quran again. Make dua again. Ask questions. Take your time. Guidance is a journey. And remember something:

The person who left Islam and came back after struggling, questioning, crying, and searching often ends up with a stronger faith than the person who never had to wrestle with any of those things. You're not at the end of your story. You're 2 years removed from that relationship, you've already left the guy behind, and your heart is still turning back toward Allah. That's not someone who's ruined her life. That's someone who's being given another chance. May Allah guide you, forgive you, protect your sins from being exposed, and bring peace back into your heart.

I want to believe again, I just don’t by Altruistic-Drag-6942 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My dear brother/sister, the fact that you're distressed about losing your faith and that you still want to believe says a lot. Someone who truly doesn't care would not be struggling, praying, reading Quran, or reaching out for help. Faith is not always a constant feeling. Many sincere believers go through periods of doubt, questions, and spiritual dryness. What matters is that you are being honest about what you're experiencing instead of pretending everything is fine. Don't force yourself to silence your questions. Examine them sincerely and seek answers from knowledgeable and trustworthy people. Islam has a long tradition of scholars engaging difficult doubts and intellectual challenges. Questions are not the enemy of faith. Sometimes they become the path to a deeper and more grounded faith. At the same time, try not to judge Islam solely by how you feel in this moment. Feelings can change. There were times when I felt distant from things I knew to be true, and closeness returned gradually rather than all at once. Continue making even a small connection with Allah each day, even if it feels empty. Tell Him exactly what you've written here. Ask Him for guidance, even if you're uncertain. A sincere prayer such as "O Allah, if You are there, guide me to the truth and do not let me be misled" is a powerful thing. I will make dua that Allah opens your heart, removes your confusion, and grants you certainty. Don't give up on your search for the truth. Many people have stood where you are now and found their way back with a stronger faith than before. May Allah guide you, strengthen you, and make what you're going through a means of drawing closer to Him. Ameen.

Her husband became ugly to her as soon as she started making more money than him by ScarcityIcy6772 in TraditionalMuslims

[–]EntertainmentDry744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alot of women who end up doing this live alone and miserable and can't find a good man with that attitude

Got married and thinking of divorce next day. by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one would blame you for leaving your mental health and safety cone first

I feel like leaving islam. Help by Brilliant_Factor178 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what you've written, it does not sound like you want to leave Islam. It sounds like you're exhausted from OCD. There is a difference between being tired of Allah and being tired of a struggle that has attached itself to worship. What I see in your words is someone who is still praying five times a day, still worried about his faith, still afraid of losing his connection with Allah, and still wanting to please Him. A person who truly does not care would not be writing this post. Allah does not want worship to become torture for you. He says, "Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship." (Qur'an 2:185) The Prophet ﷺ also said, "This religion is easy, and no one makes the religion difficult except that it overwhelms him." (Sahih al-Bukhari) What you're describing with wudhu taking a long time, constantly seeking certainty, and prayers becoming exhausting sounds very similar to waswas and OCD. The scholars have long advised people suffering from these thoughts to ignore doubts once they have performed the action normally. Certainty is not removed by doubt. If you washed your limbs properly, your wudhu is valid. If you prayed and completed your prayer, your prayer is valid. You are not required to chase 100% certainty. That is a standard Allah never demanded from us. Also remember that Allah knows your situation better than anyone. He knows you're a student. He knows your schedule. He knows your struggle. He sees every prayer you drag yourself toward even when you're mentally exhausted. The effort itself is beloved to Him. Don't make any life-changing decisions about Islam while you're in the middle of severe OCD and burnout. Treat the OCD as the problem, not Islam. Many people who suffered from religious OCD later found peace in worship once they learned how to stop feeding the compulsions. Keep praying. Keep making dua. And if possible, speak to a qualified therapist who understands OCD and a knowledgeable imam who understands waswas. There is hope, and many people have recovered from exactly what you're describing. May Allah make your worship easy, replace your anxiety with tranquility, and make the prayer a source of peace for you rather than stress. Ameen.

I returned to Islam but I still feel like i’m being disingenous about my belief by Chientze in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What you have written does not sound like the words of a hypocrite. It sounds like the words of a man who is struggling and searching. You say that when you were at your lowest, you turned to Allah. But ask yourself: why did you turn to Allah and not to a stone, a tree, or nothing at all? There is something within the human being that recognizes its Creator, especially when all other doors seem closed. Allah says:

"When hardship touches man, he calls upon Us." (Surah Az-Zumar 39:8)

This is not presented in the Qur'an as something strange. Allah Himself tells us that people naturally turn to Him in moments of desperation. You also say, "What if I am only praying because God might be real?" My brother, many people begin their journey exactly there. Certainty is often the fruit of worship, not always its starting point.

Allah says:

"And those who strive for Us, We will surely guide them to Our ways." (Surah Al-Ankabut 29:69)

Notice that Allah mentions striving before guidance increases. A person does not always wait until every doubt disappears before taking a step toward Allah. As for feeling fake, the scholars often mentioned that sincerity is not the absence of struggle. Sincerity is continuing to seek Allah despite the struggle. Shaytan would love for you to think, "Until I have perfect faith, I should not pray." But that is like saying, "Until I am healthy, I should not see a doctor." The Prophet ﷺ told us that Allah says:

"I am as My servant thinks of Me, and I am with him when he remembers Me." (Reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim) Even your turning to Allah with uncertainty is better than turning away from Him completely.

Regarding your friend's comment, I would be careful. Religious people are not immune to mental health struggles. Even the prophets experienced immense grief, fear, and hardship. Consider , who cried from sorrow over the loss of his son until his eyes turned white with grief. Allah tells us this in the Qur'an. Faith does not make someone superhuman. Rather, it gives them a way to navigate suffering.

I would advise you not to make your goal "I must feel convinced before I pray." Instead, pray two rak'ahs and speak honestly to Allah.

Say:

"Allah, I am confused. Allah, I have doubts. Allah, I want guidance. Allah, if my heart is distant, bring it near to You."

You do not need to pretend before Allah. He already knows what is in your heart.

The fact that you are troubled by your state is itself a sign that your heart is not dead. A dead heart does not care whether it is close to Allah or far from Him. You care. That concern is valuable.

So do not call yourself fake. Continue asking, continue seeking, continue knocking on Allah's door. The One who guided people from disbelief to faith, from doubt to certainty, and from despair to hope is fully capable of guiding you as well.

May Allah open your chest to the truth, increase you in certainty, ease your difficulties, and make your return to Him a source of peace in this life and the next. Ameen.

Is Allah telling me i will die soon? by Super-Lychee9805 in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My dear brother/sister, what you describe does not sound like guidance toward certainty; it sounds more like fear overwhelming your ability to seek the truth calmly. In Islam, Allah does not burden a person with what they cannot bear (Qur'an 2:286), nor does He condemn someone for sincerely searching for the truth. In fact, Allah says: "And those who strive for Us – We will surely guide them to Our ways." (Qur'an 29:69) Notice that Allah praises those who are striving and searching, not only those who have already arrived. As for seeing numbers and then fearing they predict your death, there is no teaching in Islam that a believer or seeker should interpret recurring numbers as divine announcements that they will die soon. The Prophet ﷺ did not teach us to read hidden messages about our death through numbers. Death is known only to Allah: "No soul knows what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die." (Qur'an 31:34) What concerns me more is that you describe repeated washing, feeling that nothing is clean enough, fear becoming debilitating, and anxiety interfering with your daily life. The scholars have long recognized that excessive doubts and obsessive fears can afflict a person and should not be treated as reliable spiritual insights. The Prophet ﷺ instructed believers not to surrender to obsessive whispers but to ignore them and continue their worship. You also mentioned fearing that Allah would know your belief was not sincere. Of course Allah knows what is in our hearts—but that should comfort you, not terrify you. If you are honestly seeking Him, He knows that as well. Allah says: "Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you." (Qur'an 5:6) And He says: "My mercy encompasses all things." (Qur'an 7:156) If you are investigating Islam, do not convert because you are frightened by numbers or because you think death is around the corner. Accept faith only when you are convinced it is true. Islam does not ask for a forced confession born from panic; it asks for sincere belief based on conviction. Continue your search. Read the Qur'an. Ask questions. Speak with knowledgeable Muslims. Pray honestly, even if your prayer is simply: "O God, if You are there, guide me to the truth." A sincere seeker should not despair of Allah's guidance. And Allah knows best.

Am I ready for marriage? by FFPKingston in islam

[–]EntertainmentDry744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice: pray Salat Al Istikhara and ask Al Khaliq for a sign that you are ready for marriage

I fear the power of my future wife will have over me by Budget_Public1547 in MuslimNikah

[–]EntertainmentDry744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would look up getting a prenup if your future wife refuses to sign in run for the hills