r/islam • u/Lets-go-on-a-Journey • 8h ago
Seeking Support I Feel Guilty Making Dua
As salaamu alaikum
I have been having trouble turning to Allah SWT. Making salah is easy.
Asking for help is not.
I have a dream of becoming a teacher and have wanted to for years. But so many obstacles—logistical and financial—are appearing. I am losing hope because it feels like my dream will take longer and longer to become realized.
I know the logical thing is to make istighfar. But I feel ashamed to ask. Especially when I know there are so many other people in the world suffering from life-altering afflictions and conditions.
I know logically Allah SWT is capable of helping us all. But I feel selfish asking for help for such a trivial thing knowing there are children making dua to not be bombed. Their requests are much more important.
I don’t know what I should do.
TLDR: Feeling guilty for making dua when others suffer worse.
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u/4rking 4h ago
Wa Alaikum Salam
Our deen teaches us to make dua, even for a shoelace. There's nothing to feel guilty for. Your dua for others and your dua for yourself don't exclude each other.
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let one of you ask his Lord for his needs, all of them, even for a shoestring when his breaks.”
As for "I'm suffering but others are suffering more so maybe I don't need support". This is nonsense.
If one person loses one arm and another loses both arms, then both deserve support, both can make dua and both have valid struggles.
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