For the one constantly of doubt you are not only one fluctuating in Iman TL;DR Is listed below

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Former Atheist; This is how I strengthened my Iman through Rational thinking rather than emotion. Emotional reasoning leads nowhere, It leads to doubt more then faith. Instead you should address these doubts directly. Below ill write a constructive way you can deal with the whispers of your mind and Shaytan. Ill merge my writings and the knowledge ive picked up.

As title says: Most think why do I feel like this why does my iman feel at its peak and then plummet at a low. Iman is supposed to fluctuate, it is your biggest test between yourself & Allah; If Allah were to make your iman constant you wouldve been among the angels. It is not your thoughts that are counted, it is your actions. Focus on Rational reasoning rather Emotional; If you deeply reason: youre a unicorn does it make you one? No, this is why Logical thinking is required rather than emotional.

Focus on Rational reasoning rather than emotional reasoning

There are many verses on seeking knowledge on your deen, And it is a obligation for Muslims, this doesnt mean you have to be a scholar. You shouldnt dismiss any questions that are ruining your Iman rather directly address it otherwise you would be following blindly. Dismiss your emotions & think rationally,

Here are just one of the verses 17:36: Do not follow that which you have no knowledge of, because surely the hearing, sight and heart will be questioned regarding that.

Dont be a hypocrite

Theres a reason why many Muslims are steadfast in their faith, its because of countless studying/asking questions & challenging the question, If you feel scared to even question because you think itll effect your iman. You are among the hypocrites. I was like this once & it completely ruined my iman leaving me to question more with no answer. Theres a hadith mentioning the hypocrite In the grave the angels will question regarding belief he will say, “I do not know I just heard the people say things which I then said too.” In response, the angels will rebuke him saying “You never read and never understood.". This also applies to the ones whom are Muslim due to their parents, And not out of sincerity nor conviction. This is why it is obligated for every individual to investigate the truth.

Dont be a hypocrite continued pt2

This applies mostly to the older gen but many still discourage reading the Torah, Bible, Claiming you will be astray rather stronger in Iman, I find its the opposite but there important caveats you must understand: 1. Read from a Non-Bias & standpoint because it captures sincerity in finding the truth 2. Previously what I said do not use emotional bias to justify; After seeing the corrupted past revelations it showed me how consistent the Quran was. If we never read the Torah or Bible, We wouldve never known Muhammad a.s was prophesied. But since this post is about Muslims with doubt & not other faiths or Atheists. I would advise to finish the Quran first

Blind Faith & Visions

If one has faith without proof this is blind faith, it is completely ignorant to use dreams or visions, One will tell me "Theres hadith of dreaming about the Prophet a.s" Indeed this is true, However this is only sufficient for one who already has cleared his doubts or is steadfast in faith & for the one who thinks emotionally, I have seen many Former Muslims convert to Christianity, All due to a dream or a vision about Isa a.s or the "Holy Ghost" enlightening them.

Worshipping God Acquires Mind & Heart

Now some individuals say Spirituality is all that should be needed in faith, Wrong. While yes it is required to have Spiritual health, It is ignorant on the individual not being aware of the God being worshipped, Spiritually should come along knowing, what is necessary for God, What is impossible & possible, With atleast essential knowledge of divine attributes. This is what repels doubt about God, If you dont even know about Allah, What is the point being spiritual? You must always seek about Allah, otherwise you wont be any different from the claimants of other faiths who believe they reached enlightenment. This also correlates with blind faith & Visions.

I thank you truly for the ones who read all of this, I have typed all by myself, No AI. Although I will use AI for the TDLR since I am bad at condensing sentences. It is much appreciated for the ones who read all through. I hope you all see how dedicated I am to helping the Ummah.

TL;DR (Too Long ; Didnt Read)

Rational Reasoning First
Focus on rational thinking, not emotions. Seek knowledge of your deen. It is obligatory, but you don’t have to be a scholar. Don’t ignore doubts; address them directly 17:36: “Do not follow that of which you have no knowledge.”

Avoid Hypocrisy
Faith requires investigation. Fear of questioning can make you a hypocrite. Blindly following without understanding is dangerous. Even Muslims raised in faith must seek sincerity and conviction.

Reading Other Scriptures
Read past revelations such as the Torah and Bible carefully and without bias. Knowledge of earlier scriptures shows the consistency of the Qur’an and confirms prophecies, but strengthen your Qur’an-based Iman first.

Blind Faith and Visions
Faith without proof is blind. Dreams and visions cannot replace knowledge. Spirituality must come after certainty in faith.

Worship Requires Mind and Heart
True worship combines knowledge and spirituality. Understand Allah, His attributes, and what is required of you. Blind faith or empty spirituality will not protect against doubt.

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