How to start combating your low emaan

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“When you strive in the way of the Almighty, you don’t worry about being accepted or having the approval of others. You know your priority.”

― Mufti Ismail Menk

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Before I start, I’d just like to disclose that I’m writing this article as someone who would like to increase my emaan and would like to share my reflections with you.  In case this article may serve as a “boost” to get you started in combating your low emaan too.

How did I get here?

1. I’m not making this an excuse but getting married and becoming way too busy with worldly affairs. Meeting up for family gatherings left, right and centre and becoming overwhelmed with my new life.  
2. This then led me away from the small but regular activities I enjoyed being involved with. From the local lectures on Islamic topics which related to me to meeting up with my friends that often reminded me about Islam.
3. I found myself diluting in what I thought should be a “wife” and forgetting to better myself as an individual. (This may make no sense at all but if you’ve felt like this too, you’ll get it).
4. Not putting my religion first and constantly stressing about the future, forgetting that the future is not even guaranteed.

My steps to making a change

1. I am making conscious effort to pray my 5 daily prayers. Whether on time or delayed, I’m making a start to make sure this has been fulfilled.
2. I’ve started reading more about Islam and currently enjoying a book called Light upon Light which is about reflections of Life, Love and God. It’s an easy and interesting read about Islam in the modern day and has been a great way to remind myself of various Islamic teachings.
3. I have recently attended an Islamic conference which helped as a small Islamic reminder but intend to visit more lectures in order to further my Islamic knowledge.
4. Whilst I can’t understand Arabic I will be reading the Quran in English (Oxford World Classsics) and will be looking to hire an Quran teacher.

In summary, all the small acts of worship I did on a regular basis helped me to create a foundation for my emaan and to build on this. And whilst I still feel like I have Islam instilled in everything I pursue I would like to be in a much better place with my emaan and most importantly want to be able to say I regularly pray my 5 daily prayers.

I hope this article is of some sort of help if you feel like you’re in the same situation or generally to help you reflect on your own emaan. If you have any questions you’d like answered, feel free to comment in the box below.

Until next time, As-salamu Alaykum (Peace be upon you).