Low Iman...

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glo said:
How are you doing, Fishman?
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Not much better really.

I now think the problem is something to do with not being able to attend Jummah, as well as not being in an Islamic environment.

I feel you only need a big brother or a role model... someone you can share your feelings with... and everything will be ok. You wont feel like your all alone in this long and endless battle.
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I think this is true, but with school on I can't talk to many Muslims.
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Fishman said:
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Not much better really.

I now think the problem is something to do with not being able to attend Jummah, as well as not being in an Islamic environment.


I think this is true, but with school on I can't talk to many Muslims.
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move ti a school with more muslims in therefore you can be surrounded by muslims who may help you! where do you live?
 
ya_Giney said:
move ti a school with more muslims in therefore you can be surrounded by muslims who may help you! where do you live?
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I really would like to move to an Islamic school, but with my parents and my GCSEs, I don't think it's possible. And since the nearest Islamic school is not near my house, going there would be difficult.
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Fishman said:
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Not much better really.
I now think the problem is something to do with not being able to attend Jummah, as well as not being in an Islamic environment.
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I know what you mean.

When I miss church on a Sunday, I feel like something is missing all week.
Even if I spend time daily in prayer and reading the Bible - the fellowship with other believers in a very important part of our faith.

Just think of Thanaa though, who lives in North Wales without any Muslims nearby. That must be even harder!

Perhaps this forum here is the best Muslim support you will have for a while, Fishman.

Peace :)
 
Asalamu Alaikum Bro,

I know at your age it'll be very difficult to make drastic changes... But I suggest you make full use of the internet. There are many good sites with good lectures and videos... try to watch n listen to them.. they'll help you by inspiring you to become better in your deen.

Check out these sites:
www.Islamicity.com
www.TurntoIslam.com
Islamway.com

and listen to this lecture.. I really like this one.

http://english.islamway.com/bindex.php?section=lessons&lesson_id=319&scholar_id=14

It's by Mohammad Shareef... its called Trip to the hereafter... its also available at islamway.com in the audio lecture part.

stay strong in faith bro...

W'salaamz,
Hamid
 
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The worst thing is that I only actually feel sad in the evenings, which means I have trouble explaining how I feel to people.

I used to be able to look to the Quran for comfort, but now I feel nothing when I read it. This makes me really scared in case it means that I have become a hypocrite.
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Something else I'm worried about is if Allaah (swt) has put a seal on me. It's really worring that I can't feel anything when I read Quran anymore.
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Bro, perhaps you're reading Quran like any other book.

Read few lines.. and think about what it is really saying... try to comprehend what you read and try to understand and absorb the message behind it.

Each Ayah is proof to mankind.. reflect on it.
 
Fishman said:
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Something else I'm worried about is if Allaah (swt) has put a seal on me. It's really worring that I can't feel anything when I read Quran anymore.
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Fishman, I checked this out.

Are you referring to this:
Surah Al-Baqarah chapter 2:
‘As to those who reject Faith, It is the same to them Whether thou warn them Or do not warn them; They will not believe.
Allah hath set a seal On their hearts and on their hearing, And on their eyes is a veil; Great is the penalty they (incur)’
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Brother, don't let yourself be frightened by such things! Nothing saddens me more than when religious doctrine tries to put fear into the believers heart!!! :(

God does not want you to be frightened into submission - that's why he has given us free will.
God wants you to submit to him lovingly and willingly, out of awe for his greatness, mercy and love ... not out of fear!

Fear and anxiety will only stifle your understanding of and relationship to God!
If you are going through a dark time, there is no point trying to hide it from God. He knows anyway! :)
Go to him and speak to him. Open your heart to him! Ask for a sign, a word, an indication.
Learn to be patient and wait for God.
He has great things for you!

But don't, please don't, let yourself be terrified!

peace, little brother:)
 
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I'm starting to feel better now, alhamdulilah! I told Allah (swt) that I wanted to seek refuge in him, and I felt better instantly! I read a few lines of the Quran, and I felt wonderful! I don't know how long this will last though...
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Fishman said:
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I'm starting to feel better now, alhamdulilah! I told Allah (swt) that I wanted to seek refuge in him, and I felt better instantly! I read a few lines of the Quran, and I felt wonderful! I don't know how long this will last though...
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Iman does fluctuate brother even though Alhamdullilah your conviction in him is solid. Once I step out my door in London bro trust me when I say shayateen attacks me from all sides therefore the need to indulge in religious activity at all times is a MUST in order to keep your Imaan at the highest position. Its difficult for you brother, because of your family and school etc to indulge in such activities therefore as a result I am afraid your Imaan is being affected, I pray that the affect is only for the better Insha'allah.

Also bear in mind brother the taste of every individual varies and while certain passages in the Qur'an may move you to ecstasy it won't do the same for me and Visa-Versa. And even then there are times when the same Ayat in the Qur'an moves you to ecstasy and there are times it doesn't.

I will mention some things which Bolster my Imaan and Insha-Allah it does the same for you.

- Talking to friends about Islam and give Dawah
-Reading the stories of the prophets (Peace be upon them)and Sahabas
-Thinking about the After Life and how to prepare for it.

The phase you are going through every Muslim goes through and they may go through again at any time. Remain Steadfast Akhi. May Allah(SWT) guide us all.

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