I feel as if the truth you’ve shared with me has saved me decades of contemplation . “it’s not about how you feel, but worshipping Allah no matter how you feel.” It’s embarrassing to say this, but I’ve been waiting for a spark to reignite my passion for worship. Despite the ineffectiveness of this method, I did nothing to change it, and remained willfully deaf and blind. Sadly, I’ve allowed my feelings to dictate whether I worship Allah, ultimately depending on a system as volatile as human emotions to decide whether I worship our Lord. I should not wait for something to happen, I must instead make it happen. Rather than relying on a spiritual high as an indicator on whether or not I am worshipping properly, I will instead focus on sincerity. Thank you Soumaya for traveling the world in search of knowledge, and creating this video that somehow ended up in my feed. May Allah reward you, protect you and keep you on the straight path. May Peace be upon you
Salaam lovely, jazakAllah khair for sharing your reflections and being honest - may Allah allow you to gain closeness to him with ease and reignite that spark for you inshaAllah 🤍
May Allah grant them Jannatul Firdaus, and sister I can only pray for you😔 May Allah just make the rest of your life easier. I genuinely and I think I speak for everyone here we genuinely are making best duas for you♥️
Jazakallah Khair for this ❤️ I have been experiencing an iman slump where even the recent Umrah I performed made me feel so guilty about not feeling overwhelmed by the first sight of the Kaabah that everyone raves about - I felt like a hypocrite all throughout this holy trip, only experiencing fleeting moments of that spiritual high. After watching so many videos on how to deal with iman slump since January, this video has given me the answer : feeling high during ibadah is not the goal but pleasing Allah(S.W.T) through PERSISTENT acts of worship is ❤️ May Allah bless us all with the sweetness of iman ❤
The fact that you are able to recognise and reflect on this experience is a blessing in itself - not everybody experiences things the same & I pray your small but consistent acts allow you to taste that sweetness too inshaAllah 🤍
I find it interesting that I felt that high the entire day of being baptised, and the week following my shahada. I feel the baptism was a step towards becoming Muslim. And Allah needed me to know to follow. After that I was tested greatly and failed but Alhamdulillah I am back because of Palastinian parents and them thanking Allah for their child's martyrdom, the fact I walked away so broken but my children were still alive who was I to walk from Allah? But also if I hadn't, I would've stayed a Christian so Alhamdulillah for it all, Allah SWT knows best.
Jazakillahu khairan. It's so true . When we realise that Allah is the one who is absolutely in control of everything and surrender to His will completely , it really makes our life so much easier. And we need to remind ourselves that Allah still loves us even if sometimes we feel spiritually weak . So , we should keep making efforts as Allah appreciates the efforts we make no matter how small .
Exactly, and Allah rewards us for the intentions and the efforts, not for the result or how we feel, which is such a blessing Alhamdulillah. What's one practice that helps you remember that daily?
@@thehealedsister Yes , true. Alhamdulillah. Our actions are judged and rewarded according to our intentions . One daily practice which helps me is gratitude . To ponder daily on the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon me . This daily practice of gratitude reminds me of Allah’s love and care for me . It's easy to forget sometimes when facing difficulties, but when when I remember Allāh 's blessings to me , it helps to shift my perspective. In addition to reminding myself of who Allāh is by pondering over the meaning of His names and attributes .
Thank you for sharing! I was just reflecting on how that feeling of not feeling the connection or the sweetness of salah could be so jarring. Ramadan Kareem 🧡
Absolutely! I think everyone goes through phases of experiencing this - may Allah allow us to always taste the sweetness of worship. Ramadan Kareem to you also 🤍
I love this video, it’s one of those life changing deen ones… sometimes one can forget your supposed chase Allah and not the high, once you realize that it makes it easier to be consistent .May Allah bless you for this gem.
I'm glad this issue seems trivial to you. What is common to one person isn't necessarily to everyone. I pray Allah softens our hearts and removes any once of arrogance from them so that we never look down at people's struggle and see them as being childish, ameen ya Rabb.
@@thehealedsister You feel offended. That wasn't my intent. I've seen this phase, and perhaps a bit more - and this by no means trivial. These spiritual forces appear out of nowhere and take hold of us, and then disappear leaving the spiritual traveler bewildered and foresaken. You seem to have taken this setback too seriously. Your journeys to various countries to find a clue could've backfired. Ultimately, you could find a soothing explanation, but the fundamental question about the nature of this spiritual upheaval remains. Is this the way God responds to our supplications? Or that's simply a natural phenomenon that occurs when we suddenly start concentrating on God (or perhaps any other thing or notion), particularly chanting/reciting certain words whose sounds activate or detune our Chakras and influence our astral body.
Thanks alot mashaa Allah, I was going through the same and I was sooo disappointed in umrah as well cause I didn't feel that high سبحان الله❤ جزاك الله خيرا🥺 You are so deep and smart mashaAllah am so happy to find your channel❤
Hi Sister, I am a therapist coach looking to upgrade and shift out outdated situations/circumstances and direct clientele specifically only for Muslims & those open to becoming Islam :) I believe there is only a day left to join your program but, I believe I am willing to join :)
Salaamalaykoum Hadiyah, sounds like an amazing mission, mashaAllah. We're closing the doors tomorrow but read the description of the program and join us if it's for you inshaAllah! Everything is here: soumayaettouji.com/ttc-info/
@@thehealedsister Walaikum assalam, I am moving forward with joining as I type with registered with my first name Talar :) Excited to be part of the group :)
Salam sister, I just experienced this high and low you spoke about. I felt like a hypocrite because it felt like such a drastic & sudden change. However, coming across your video has helped me understand that Allah swt just wants to test my reaction and see if I’ve learned to turn to him in my lows. Thank you ❤
May Allaah SWT bless you, this resonated so much with me, and the answer your teacher gave you is a gem that I was searching for. May Allaah SWT reward you both abundantly.
Key 🗝️ is surrendering and acknowledging that being close to Allah doesn't necessarily mean that you will become spritually high it is about worshipping him no matter how you feel 😢❤❤❤ thankyou so much for enlightening me ❤❤❤❤❤❤
🎉great video sister ❤ yes doing worship even when you don’t feel like it , for sure levels you up it’s strengthens your muscle not alway. Easy 😅May Allah make it easy ❤
@@thehealedsister I’ve been trying to focus on my heart and the quality of my Ibadaah instead of the quantity because before I also thought that doing more would make me feel better but it didn’t.
Assalamualaikum sister Sumeja I keep watching your videos trying to find some empowerment as past couple months I just don’t feel the same I feel very law ,very unhappy with everything I don’t like to be surrounded by people even family members I am Muslim but I am on and of practically I stopped listening music and watching more lectures about Islam form Islamic scholars. I am not wearing hijab but deeply I can’t wait for it to happen I can’t explain myself but the only moment that I am happy is when I am praying and when I am home alone I’ve always been socialising person lovely caring Now I just find myself empty and not wanting anything No goals!!! I am lost and don’t know where to start to find a peace 😔
WaAlaykum Salaam lovely, thank you for reaching out to us - I am so sorry to hear you're experiencing what you are, sounds like it's been a very difficult time for you. Sometimes with the ups and downs of life, we often start feeling lost and question who we are and how we can go back to our true selves - this requires a lot of inner work and healing. If you are interested in starting this journey, please let us know and I can send you the link to the courses we have available at the moment inshaAllah May Allah make it easier for you 🤍
Salam alaikum sister, may Allah reward you and increase you for sharing this beneficial content. A question: you mentioned meditation, just in order not to confuse it with buddhist practices, do you mean muraqabah? May Allah bless you and give you all the best in this life and the next
Wsalam, jazakAllah khair for your kind dua, ameen and more to you. Yes, when I talk about meditation, it's always referring to a practice centred around Allah and our faith 🙌
Where can a woman go when she really needs to be somewhere else for an unknown time because she can't heal at the place where she got hurt? Are there any options for sisters, even if it means to be abroad for a few weeks or so? I know running away isn't a permanent solution but is there any option or way?
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ which Islamic studies course did U do I watched your video on being accredited coach and u mentioned it’s Not necessary but important to build on Islamic knowledge are there any courses u suggest to build on this knowledge suggest inshallah
The Year of Knowledge with Dr Haifa Yunus, if you have good teachers in your locality, go and sit in their class as there is nothing like the blessing of being in the presence of pious teachers
WaAlaykum Salaam, I pray you're well inshaAllah - if you would like to enquire about 1-1 coaching with myself, please email me on salam@soumayaettouji.com to discuss further JazakAllah Khair 🤍
Alhamdulillah alhamdulillah truly iam in need of it ....i am going through such a situation and allah gave me the answer for my question through u my dearest sister....may allah accept all ur good deeds and bless u abundantly both here and hereafter 🥹🤲🏻
I feel as if the truth you’ve shared with me has saved me decades of contemplation . “it’s not about how you feel, but worshipping Allah no matter how you feel.” It’s embarrassing to say this, but I’ve been waiting for a spark to reignite my passion for worship. Despite the ineffectiveness of this method, I did nothing to change it, and remained willfully deaf and blind. Sadly, I’ve allowed my feelings to dictate whether I worship Allah, ultimately depending on a system as volatile as human emotions to decide whether I worship our Lord. I should not wait for something to happen, I must instead make it happen.
Rather than relying on a spiritual high as an indicator on whether or not I am worshipping properly, I will instead focus on sincerity.
Thank you Soumaya for traveling the world in search of knowledge, and creating this video that somehow ended up in my feed. May Allah reward you, protect you and keep you on the straight path.
May Peace be upon you
Salaam lovely, jazakAllah khair for sharing your reflections and being honest - may Allah allow you to gain closeness to him with ease and reignite that spark for you inshaAllah 🤍
Sister you are so right i lost my mum and my husband within 6 months i felt so lost and alone
I pray Allah makes it easier for you inshaAllah
May Allah make it easy for you sister 🥺❤️
May Allah make it easy for you sis ❤
May Allah grant them Jannatul Firdaus, and sister I can only pray for you😔 May Allah just make the rest of your life easier. I genuinely and I think I speak for everyone here we genuinely are making best duas for you♥️
Jazakallah Khair for this ❤️ I have been experiencing an iman slump where even the recent Umrah I performed made me feel so guilty about not feeling overwhelmed by the first sight of the Kaabah that everyone raves about - I felt like a hypocrite all throughout this holy trip, only experiencing fleeting moments of that spiritual high.
After watching so many videos on how to deal with iman slump since January, this video has given me the answer : feeling high during ibadah is not the goal but pleasing Allah(S.W.T) through PERSISTENT acts of worship is ❤️ May Allah bless us all with the sweetness of iman ❤
The fact that you are able to recognise and reflect on this experience is a blessing in itself - not everybody experiences things the same & I pray your small but consistent acts allow you to taste that sweetness too inshaAllah 🤍
I find it interesting that I felt that high the entire day of being baptised, and the week following my shahada.
I feel the baptism was a step towards becoming Muslim. And Allah needed me to know to follow. After that I was tested greatly and failed but Alhamdulillah I am back because of Palastinian parents and them thanking Allah for their child's martyrdom, the fact I walked away so broken but my children were still alive who was I to walk from Allah? But also if I hadn't, I would've stayed a Christian so Alhamdulillah for it all, Allah SWT knows best.
Jazakillahu khairan. It's so true . When we realise that Allah is the one who is absolutely in control of everything and surrender to His will completely , it really makes our life so much easier. And we need to remind ourselves that Allah still loves us even if sometimes we feel spiritually weak . So , we should keep making efforts as Allah appreciates the efforts we make no matter how small .
Exactly, and Allah rewards us for the intentions and the efforts, not for the result or how we feel, which is such a blessing Alhamdulillah. What's one practice that helps you remember that daily?
@@thehealedsister Yes , true. Alhamdulillah. Our actions are judged and rewarded according to our intentions . One daily practice which helps me is gratitude . To ponder daily on the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon me . This daily practice of gratitude reminds me of Allah’s love and care for me . It's easy to forget sometimes when facing difficulties, but when when I remember Allāh 's blessings to me , it helps to shift my perspective. In addition to reminding myself of who Allāh is by pondering over the meaning of His names and attributes .
I also fall in spiritual slumps, especially after PMS. Thanks for sharing your struggles
May Allah make it easier for you 🤍
Thank you for sharing! I was just reflecting on how that feeling of not feeling the connection or the sweetness of salah could be so jarring. Ramadan Kareem 🧡
Absolutely! I think everyone goes through phases of experiencing this - may Allah allow us to always taste the sweetness of worship. Ramadan Kareem to you also 🤍
I love this video, it’s one of those life changing deen ones… sometimes one can forget your supposed chase Allah and not the high, once you realize that it makes it easier to be consistent .May Allah bless you for this gem.
Ameen and more to you sis! What helps you get back on track when you notice your priorities aren't where they're supposed to be?
Jazak Allah khair sister. I had been long seeking an answer to this key question. Allah have mercy on you and all of us. Ameen.
Ameen 🤍
Jazakillah khair for this. This is so relatable. I'm going through exactly what you went through...
Assalamualaikum lovely, I'm glad you could relate - may Allah make it easy for you 🤍
This video is sent to me by Allah swt it's sign I Just needed this.. Alhumdulilah Alhumdulilah ❤ Thank-you so much Sister
Aw jazakAllak khair lovely, glad it came to you at the time you needed it most 🤍
That was perfwct timing of Allah, Thank you sister, Yiu conveyed the message
JazakAllah Khair ☺️
Ya rabb we need you don't leave us fr even a second😢 amin
This is gold! Jazakallah khair resonated so much, going through a major slump currently...
That's a common phenomenon. People don't wander around the world asking a way to get that spiritual kick again. That's too childish.
I'm glad this issue seems trivial to you. What is common to one person isn't necessarily to everyone. I pray Allah softens our hearts and removes any once of arrogance from them so that we never look down at people's struggle and see them as being childish, ameen ya Rabb.
@@thehealedsister You feel offended. That wasn't my intent. I've seen this phase, and perhaps a bit more - and this by no means trivial. These spiritual forces appear out of nowhere and take hold of us, and then disappear leaving the spiritual traveler bewildered and foresaken. You seem to have taken this setback too seriously. Your journeys to various countries to find a clue could've backfired. Ultimately, you could find a soothing explanation, but the fundamental question about the nature of this spiritual upheaval remains. Is this the way God responds to our supplications? Or that's simply a natural phenomenon that occurs when we suddenly start concentrating on God (or perhaps any other thing or notion), particularly chanting/reciting certain words whose sounds activate or detune our Chakras and influence our astral body.
Ive seen you come from far, Akkahumabarik im soo proud of you❤
🥺 jazakAllah khair lovely, so sweet of you
Thanks alot mashaa Allah, I was going through the same and I was sooo disappointed in umrah as well cause I didn't feel that high
سبحان الله❤
جزاك الله خيرا🥺
You are so deep and smart mashaAllah am so happy to find your channel❤
JazakAllah khair for your kind words - I pray Allah makes it easier for you inshaAllah 🤍
Hi Sister, I am a therapist coach looking to upgrade and shift out outdated situations/circumstances and direct clientele specifically only for Muslims & those open to becoming Islam :) I believe there is only a day left to join your program but, I believe I am willing to join :)
Salaamalaykoum Hadiyah, sounds like an amazing mission, mashaAllah. We're closing the doors tomorrow but read the description of the program and join us if it's for you inshaAllah! Everything is here: soumayaettouji.com/ttc-info/
@@thehealedsister Walaikum assalam, I am moving forward with joining as I type with registered with my first name Talar :) Excited to be part of the group :)
Assalamu aleikum! Beautiful and heartfelt video SubhanAllah. Just what i felt these months. May Allah swt bless you and your work allahuma ameen.
Salam sister, I just experienced this high and low you spoke about. I felt like a hypocrite because it felt like such a drastic & sudden change. However, coming across your video has helped me understand that Allah swt just wants to test my reaction and see if I’ve learned to turn to him in my lows. Thank you ❤
WaAlaykum Salaam lovely, thank you for sharing this beautiful reflection with us - may Allah allow you to always gain closeness to him 🤍
May Allaah SWT bless you, this resonated so much with me, and the answer your teacher gave you is a gem that I was searching for. May Allaah SWT reward you both abundantly.
JazakAllah Khair Atoofa - I'm glad this resonated with you
Merci pour cette video oukhty ! JazakilLahu khayran ❤
Beautiful video thank you sister ❤️❤️
JazakAllah Khair lovely 🤍
Allahumma Barik My dear sister may Allah SWT forgive us all and guide us all and allow us all in Jannah Al-Firdous❤
Ameen ya Rabb! What was your biggest insight from this video?
I honestly needed to hear this.....jazakillahu khairun sister
Glad to hear this Alhamdulillah ☺️
I also feel lonely after I lost my mother
Thank you for sharing Jazakallahu Kheir❤️
thank you so much for this video, it was much needed.
Sister thank you so much for opening up these golden words to audience 💛 ✨️
Jazakillah kahir for watching! I'm glad it resonated with you, which part was most beneficial to you?
Key 🗝️ is surrendering and acknowledging that being close to Allah doesn't necessarily mean that you will become spritually high it is about worshipping him no matter how you feel 😢❤❤❤ thankyou so much for enlightening me ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jazakallah khair sister 🥺❤❤❤❤❤
🎉great video sister ❤ yes doing worship even when you don’t feel like it , for sure levels you up it’s strengthens your muscle not alway. Easy 😅May Allah make it easy ❤
Ameen sis! It's all about controlling the lower self! What helps you do that on a daily basis?
@@thehealedsister just remembering that if I do it without wanting to and I accomplish it Allah knows it’s powerful
A salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh sister ❤️
Barak allahu feeki for your words, which are so helpful in shaa allah ☺️
Alhamdulilah, I'm glad to hear that, what was the most helpful?
Thank you that was amazing just what I needed to hear❤
Aw I'm glad to hear - jazakAllah khair 🤍
Jazak Allah sister❤
Jazakumulahi Khair ❤
True sister
Thanks for sharing, have been experiencing this recently ❤
I'm glad it resonates with you, how have you been navigating it?
@@thehealedsister I’ve been trying to focus on my heart and the quality of my Ibadaah instead of the quantity because before I also thought that doing more would make me feel better but it didn’t.
Really good motivation lecture
Wow I needed to hear this
I needed it
Nice video sister
So helpful, thank you❤
You're so welcome! Which part resonated with you the most?
Assalamualaikum sister Sumeja
I keep watching your videos trying to find some empowerment as past couple months I just don’t feel the same
I feel very law ,very unhappy with everything
I don’t like to be surrounded by people even family members
I am Muslim but I am on and of practically
I stopped listening music and watching more lectures about Islam form Islamic scholars.
I am not wearing hijab but deeply I can’t wait for it to happen
I can’t explain myself but the only moment that I am happy is when I am praying and when I am home alone
I’ve always been socialising person lovely caring
Now I just find myself empty and not wanting anything
No goals!!!
I am lost and don’t know where to start to find a peace 😔
WaAlaykum Salaam lovely, thank you for reaching out to us - I am so sorry to hear you're experiencing what you are, sounds like it's been a very difficult time for you. Sometimes with the ups and downs of life, we often start feeling lost and question who we are and how we can go back to our true selves - this requires a lot of inner work and healing. If you are interested in starting this journey, please let us know and I can send you the link to the courses we have available at the moment inshaAllah
May Allah make it easier for you 🤍
Jazakallahu kheyr sister
Wa iyyak Aisha, thank you for being here ♥️, what's your biggest insight from this?
Jezakallah khair
Salam alaikum sister, may Allah reward you and increase you for sharing this beneficial content. A question: you mentioned meditation, just in order not to confuse it with buddhist practices, do you mean muraqabah? May Allah bless you and give you all the best in this life and the next
Wsalam, jazakAllah khair for your kind dua, ameen and more to you. Yes, when I talk about meditation, it's always referring to a practice centred around Allah and our faith 🙌
Thank you sis
Jazaka allah kheir
Wa iyyak!
3:36
Where can a woman go when she really needs to be somewhere else for an unknown time because she can't heal at the place where she got hurt? Are there any options for sisters, even if it means to be abroad for a few weeks or so? I know running away isn't a permanent solution but is there any option or way?
Consider volunteering in trusted organisations. There are websites that connect volunteers and people in need of help for various projects.
Masha allah
Hello sister Salam from India 🇮🇳
AsalaamAlaykum 🤍
Subhanallah
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ which Islamic studies course did
U do I watched your video on being accredited coach and u mentioned it’s
Not necessary but important to build on Islamic knowledge are there any courses u suggest to build on this knowledge suggest inshallah
The Year of Knowledge with Dr Haifa Yunus, if you have good teachers in your locality, go and sit in their class as there is nothing like the blessing of being in the presence of pious teachers
I want personally want to talk to you?
Assalamualaiku Sister, I want to talk to you please consider me.
WaAlaykum Salaam, I pray you're well inshaAllah - if you would like to enquire about 1-1 coaching with myself, please email me on salam@soumayaettouji.com to discuss further
JazakAllah Khair 🤍
Alhamdulillah alhamdulillah truly iam in need of it ....i am going through such a situation and allah gave me the answer for my question through u my dearest sister....may allah accept all ur good deeds and bless u abundantly both here and hereafter 🥹🤲🏻
Aw jazakAllah khair my love - I pray Allah allows you to overcome what you are currently experiencing with ease inshaAllah 🤍
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