Muslims, whats been the biggest challenge in your lives?

Question

If you ask me, it's been different things. Growing up in the west isn't something I really like, but I have no choice. I've had problems with religion, drugs, sex ( this is worse ) , and ect. But, I stayed away from all those things and haven't done anything bad, and stayed to the path of Islam. But, I mentioned those things because they are what bothered me. Whats bothering you and biggest challenge to you as of yet?

Salam Alaikum.

Answer 1

salam, brother.
well, the biggest challenge for a muslim whether yesterday, today or tomorrow, is to spend your day without falling into temptation put on our path satan and to do the maximum of good. don't forget the say:"live for ur life as you would live forever, and live for your end as you would die tomorrow"
besides, Allah, 3azza wa jall, said: "لاَ يُكَلِّفُ اللّهُ نَفْساً إِلاَّ وُسْعَهَا لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ رَبَّنَا لاَ تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا رَبَّنَا وَلاَ تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْراً كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا رَبَّنَا وَلاَ تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لاَ طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا أَنتَ مَوْلاَنَا فَانصُرْنَا
"عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ.
in english, it means "Allah tasketh not a soul beyond its scope . For it ( is only ) that which it hath earned , and against it ( only ) that which it hath deserved . Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget , or miss the mark! Our Lord! Lay not on us such a burden as Thou didst lay on those before us! Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear! Pardon us , absolve us and have mercy on us , Thou , our Protector , and give us victory over the disbelieving folk ."

Answer 2

Walaykumsalaam. I have a few things that bother me. Number 1 is that I'm afraid for my 7 year old sister and 5 year old brother that they will never learn about Islam. Thankfully I've already talked with my husband and we've agreed to marry her off to the 11 year old nephew. The second thing that bothers me is that my mother hates me for being a Muslim and will never revert to Islam because she chooses to be close minded about Islam and thinks all Muslims are terrorists. Third is the fact that many people stare at me for wearing hijab like I'm a freak and choose to think that all Muslims are terrorists out to destroy Israel and the West which isn't true. My biggest challenge is knowing I can't do anything for my brother and sister and that they will grow up to be racists since my entire family are racists and will grow up not knowing anything about Islam.

Answer 3

Salam Aleykum Brother!

I think you should not mention your problems regarding those things mention above because this is something between Allah (SWT) and you.

Answer to your question: the country I live in has two poles: the very conservative older people and the very young too opened people and both of them have their disadvantages, like: it is still a big thing when they see a black man or an interracial couple and I have a feeling that they think I am too dangerous, too crazy to dress like this (long skirt, full hijab, mostly dark clothes because I like simplicity) and sometimes they think I am Arab or Turkish (i don't have any problems with them but i am not, if i were i would be proud but i don't like to adorn myself with feathers that are not mine - as we say in my country) anyway, they think i am even not a citizen and that i am sure a criminal but when they meet me they warm up quickly and the hate vapors away :)

I don't care about drugs or sex, i am much stronger than these things InshaAllah :)

Answer 4

Lets see....my biggest challenge is ....after 18 years with an abusive father and 20 years married to an abusive husband(one Christian the other Muslim) I am now divorced and raising my kids on my own....I am my own boss for the first time in my life....my challenge is to remember God in all my choices...cause some of them have been really tough and Ive felt quite alone while making them....but my kids depend on me and that keeps me strong...and my faith in God

Answer 5

Practicing openly and freely where my family is from in the States is hard. There is little knowledge about Islam beyond the media and few people care to educate themselves. The Muslim population there is minute and the nearest mosque is over 90 minutes away. I much prefer life in Morocco where I can be Muslim, proud and free.

Answer 6

Muslims around me still believe in superstition, practice shirk, and something like that. Until today Muslims in my town mixed Islam with culture, they choose "best day" to marry based on birth date. Some of my friend's parents didn't allow them to marry girl that they like because their "lucky number" or shio doesn't match. It's not what Islam teach but it's difficult to be stopped.

Answer 7

im from jordan and i too start feeling that it i becoming harder and harder to find 'islam' in its true meaning..all the things u mentioned are here too so its everywhere..our prophet said that long time before that there will be a time when being and staying a muslim will be difficult on every muslim

Answer 8

Walaikum-Salam

“Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods, lives and the fruits (of your toil) but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Those who, when misfortune strikes them, say: ‘Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him is our return. Those are the ones upon whom are blessings and mercy from their Lord and it is those who are rightly guided.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 155]

Not letting the whispers and stares get to me because of my hijab. I have been harassed, sweared at... and even pushed to the limit where some people tried to harm my physically because of my hijab. I started wearing it about 4-5 months ago... and don't plan on ever taking it off. The thing is I live in New York.. (where the 9/11) attacks occured... and I understand why people might be a bit hostile towards me. It's a challenge BUT it's better to go through everything a Muslim might have to go through in this life, because in the next life it gets much worst if we don't stick to our deen.. or try our best. I also fear the safety of my family, but I know Allah will protect his believers inshallah.

I think many people have faced the troubles you have because the west sees those things as a norm. It's often hard for many Muslim brothers and sisters not to be engulfed by the culture around them. BUT we must remember whom is watching us, and what the effects are that these things can have on us. Because they are not permitted for a reason. Drugs are disastrous for the mind, body and soul... and remove our consciousness. And being conscious at all times is the biggest step towards religious success. Sex can lead to addiction as well, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases.. many people in the west don't even know who the babies father might be because of the normality of infidelity and pre-marital sex.

I keep one thing in mind... everytime someone loves us and forbids us from something i.e.. our parents, we get really kind of irritated at first.. but we always know it's because they know more than us.. they stop us because they know it's bad for us. Allah stops his slaves because he doesn't want them to be hurt and such, he knows what is best for us... and who better than Allah (swt).. Omnicient all powerful

Trials and struggles are a part of life; strength is in concurring them, because WE control out destiny... destiny does not control us.

EVERY MUSLIM SHOULD REMEMBER ONE THING WHILE FACING CALAMITY AND HARD TIMES:

The Prophet (peace be upon him)said: "No fatigue, illness, anxiety, sorrow, harm or sadness afflicts any Muslim, even to the extent of a thorn pricking him, without Allah wiping out his sins by it." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When Allah desires good for someone, He tries him with hardships." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî]

*******This also explains the question non-Muslims ask... why do Muslims have poor countries if Allah is true and real. BECAUSE Allah tests whom he LOVES and rewards us for every struggle by REMOVING OUR SINS****

Answer 9

Sorry because late reply your question. so far i okay. 2 years ago, my parent nearer to divorce. my felt so stress but i don't forget Allah. i always pray. alhamdulillah, my parent be good. i think that is my big challenging

Answer 10

i love my religion..but i had problems too .. i keep askin god forgiveness though i didn't do any thin wrong..(nothin big at least) and yes it's the worst


take care!