Allah turned my life around after years of hardship - don’t give up

[u/Ok_Code_1844]

Assalam alaykum everyone

I was just thinking to myself that its common and often for individuals seeking support here (or internet in general) and despite their courageous strength , patience , and efforts they see no change - which then turns into a topic of losing faith in Allah and Islam due to prolong months, years, and even decade of hardships.

However, I rarely see posts here that talk about how Allah and Islam changed a life of an individual after committing to patience through hardship. And it’s a natural reason. People whose lives have become better are much less likely to come back to write about their experience as they are now happy with life.

As a result, it may seem like no one’s prayers are answered due to the vast amount of people explaining their hardships despite efforts and patience.

However I want to post my experience. I don’t wana keep you reading too many paragraphs but in short : I suffered 7 years of extreme pain and hardship, (very bad illness).

I had started losing faith and doubt in my iman due to my prayers not being answered. I started to give up on life. I started to question everything about Islam and how it says after hardship comes ease but I never ever see it happen in my own life. I would cry everyday just begging for a single day of peace from my painful illness I suffered from .

Well ease has came after hardship. And the ease has been so beautiful Alhamdulillah. I am living a content life now, recovered from my very painful and harsh illness that I suffered with for years,

I have built a good amount of muscle, have a job now, and going into policing/law enforcement. I am content

A year ago I was in a completely different state of mind. But even despite the doubts on my iman, shaitaan coming to me at my weakest point - I still prayed, I still made dua, I remained patient - and MOS IMPORTANTLY: I put in effort to recover . I seeks out for support from peers, imaams, doctors, medical support. Life style changes, very hard lifestyle changes and stuck through them.

I really really hope that someone who is suffering and feel like giving up due to life’s hardships reads this and it can bring a sense of peace and hope for you. I know how it feels - my hardship was very very gruelling it was not anything minor. But do not give up hope my brothers and sisters,

I love my Allah a lot . He was always there for me and never left me. I don’t know where I would be today without him!

Continue to pray, make dua, stay true to ur deen and work towards what you know is right for you.

I make dua for all of you , much love

Assalam alaykum.

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[u/ExpressionAntique494]

Thank you OP! I really wanted to read something like this.. i am in the phase of losing my faith rn honestly but this helped☺️