This is something I wanted to discuss and get more insight on. In the past I used to believe that if you couldn't do all/most of something, then you're a terrible Muslim/person etc. It meant I put a lot of pressure on myself and would berate myself if I missed something. It wouldn't lead to me viewing my religious obligations positively- I became robotic, didn't focus on loving any aspect of it and all in all I just wasn't happy. I used to also view other people in the same manner, which I'll come to in a short while.
So where can that line be drawn?
Now obviously with the 5 pillars, to be a Muslim they MUST be adhered to. But what to do if that is difficult? We all have different trials, shaitan comes at us in different ways.
But surely one prayer is better than none? Quran once a week is better than never? Headscarf with hair sticking out is better than none at all? Fasting from food and drink but struggling with the personality aspects is better than not Fasting? But even in these things people disagree- 5 times a day prayer is the minimum, hair sticking out = making fun of hijab etc. These are just a few common examples I've come across frequently, but there's a lot more- ones that actually pertain to me personally but I'd rather not disclose.
I don't actually know completely where I stand and I'm conflicted. Alhamdulillah my adherence to some religious obligations has been pretty much effortless but others I have struggled with at times. Though I'm doing a lot better currently, I do find this question running through my mind. Especially when you hear from speakers that not doing such and such an action makes you a non-believer/hypocrite etc.
Obviously there is no denying the mercy and forgiveness of Allah SWT and that's something that should be emphasised. But there is the other side of punishment and reckoning.
I'd love to hear some thoughts!
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