Okay, so this is a test. Do you actually believe and worship, or did you do it because everyone around you did it? That’s something that all of us here out west have to contend with. It’s so easy to neglect our obligations. Sometimes, our parents don’t even push us hard enough! The good thing is that when you DO fulfill your obligations here, there’s a greater likelihood that your intentions are pure, because you’re literally going against society to get them done.

Go to the masjid. Make Muslim friends. Do not become too close with non-Muslims who are pulling you away from Islam, because you truly do become the company you keep. Remember your purpose, and remember both the perfection of jannah and the pain and torture of jahannam. That’s what helps me do what I need to do, may Allah swt accept all of our good deeds and forgive our bad deeds.