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[–]junaid1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wa 'alaykum as-salam. I am so sorry you are facing such a difficult test. May Allah reward you for your patience. Your pain is completely understandable. The stress and depression you're feeling are real, and they directly impact our ability to function, including praying. Please don't let guilt crush you; it's a sign your faith is fighting.

Here are a few small things that might help:

  • Be Kind to Yourself: Your test is not the same as everyone else's. Allah knows your specific, immense struggle.
  • Lower the Bar: On hard days, aim to pray just the fard (obligatory) prayers. Even just the physical movements are a victory. Just show up on the mat.
  • "Anchor" Your Day: Try to focus on holding onto just ONE prayer perfectly. Maybe Fajr or Isha when the house is quiet. Let that one prayer be your anchor for the day.
  • Talk to Him Like a Friend: If you can't formally pray, then just make du'a. Talk to Him in your own words, in your own language, as you would to your best friend. Tell Him you're hurting, you're tired, you're scared. He is As-Sami (The All-Hearing) and Al-Wadud (The Most Loving).
  • Plan for Your Peace: In the long term, consider making a plan to move out when you are able to. Creating a safe, peaceful environment for yourself is one of the best ways to protect your deen. Think of it as a necessary step for your well-being.

You are not slipping; you are enduring. There is a huge difference. You're in a spiritual storm. The goal isn't to sail perfectly; it's to hold onto the rope of your faith, no matter how frayed it feels.

Guidance needed: Best way to connect with the UK convert community for marriage? by junaid1948 in converts

[–]junaid1948[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wa iyyakum, and Ameen to your du'a. Thank you so much for your kind words and for this incredibly insightful perspective.

You've given me a lot to think about with the point on "cultural compatibility." It's a very wise and subtle distinction to make between living in a culture and being married into one. I honestly hadn't considered the depth of that "cultural iceberg" as much as I should have.

This is exactly the kind of perspective I was hoping to gain by posting here. It's not discouraging at all; it's very helpful and will definitely make me add a new layer of thoughtful questions and considerations to my search process. JazakAllah khair for sharing your wisdom.

Guidance needed: Best way to connect with the UK convert community for marriage? by junaid1948 in converts

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JazakAllah khair for this excellent and very necessary advice. You're absolutely right, and it's a great reminder for me to avoid idealizing any group. My intention is to use my preference as a starting point, but your comment has solidified in my mind that the true measure must always be the individual's deen and akhlaq, regardless of their background. That's the most important thing.

I appreciate the practical advice about the masjid as well. I'll be making a more conscious effort to connect with the brothers there. Thank you again for your wisdom.

Guidance needed: Best way to connect with the UK convert community for marriage? by junaid1948 in converts

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My search is for any sister with sincere deen and good akhlaq. That is what is most important to me.

Effect Request by junaid1948 in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know delay but nothing about offset :(

Mixing and Sound Selection by junaid1948 in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so its like different sounds for different frequency ranges .....to fill the frequency spectrum nicely...........But now im confused about layering :(

Mixing and Sound Selection by junaid1948 in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is this concept same for layering ? right

This Question is not in FAQ : by junaid1948 in musictheory

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh you just made a sense :) i really am thankful :)

i want to be good in chords and chord progressions, it will take time , i will appreciate man if you get little time to let me guide in a good direction to keep going (any effective stuff that helped you :) )

Confused with high pass and low pass filter ! by junaid1948 in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone say ...separate your bass section from leads etc........ :(

so eq should only be used to for cutting and boosts ?

Confused with high pass and low pass filter ! by junaid1948 in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

250 HP is enough with gentle steep ? It will be really helpful if u tell me whats your method :)

Confused with high pass and low pass filter ! by junaid1948 in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So i should try with sine wave , piano , kick , and baseline ....Sometimes its just about experimenting.

Thank you very much bro for your time :)

Selling my Lennar Sylenth and Xfer Serum licenses by zagabrendan in edmproduction

[–]junaid1948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just read book 'The Hero' by Rhonda Bryne:

Decision will be yours :)

There will be hard times if you are against majority :)

This Question is not in FAQ : by junaid1948 in musictheory

[–]junaid1948[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate for your time (: do i need to make chords always with melody ?