A Letter to the One Who Feels Lost in the Darkness of this Dunya

There are times in life when it feels as though you’ve been dropped into a room with no light. Every direction feels the same, every step is unsure. You stumble, knock into things, and hurt yourself in the process. The longer you stay in that darkness, the harder it becomes to believe there’s a way out.

And so, many try to cope. To quiet the thoughts. To silence the ache inside. To numb themselves—whether with habits, distractions, or escapes that promise relief but only leave the heart emptier. In that numbness, something sacred is lost: the ability to truly feel, to connect, to be alive in the way the soul longs to be.

Most of all, what gets buried is the heart’s connection to Allah ﷻ—the very light it was created to seek.

This darkness is not random. It is the whisper of Shaytan, who works tirelessly to veil the soul, to dim the light within, to make the believer forget the brilliance of their own Noor. When your world feels heavy and clouded, when clarity is gone, when you keep tripping over the same mistakes—that is his aim. And when you are in the dark, it is easy to forget that light even exists.

But there is a truth that darkness can never erase: Allah’s light is never gone. No matter how far you wander, no matter how many times you fall, His mercy waits for you. His forgiveness does not run out. The door back to Him never closes.

Every step toward Allah ﷻ—even the smallest, even if shaky, even if made through tears—is a victory. Each whisper of regret is heard. Each turn back, after turning away, is welcomed. Allah’s kindness to His servants is greater than any kindness we can show ourselves.

And if you are struggling—know that you are not alone. Many carry silent battles: with prayer, with hijab, with habits too heavy to break, with lifestyles that don’t yet align with their beliefs. For reverts especially, the joy of entering Islam can later give way to moments of doubt, misalignment, or even temptation to return to an old life. These struggles are not proof of weakness. They are signs that you are human, that faith is alive, that you are being called back again and again to the One who loves you most.

So, to the one reading this: don’t give up. Don’t believe the whisper that says you are too far gone, too stained, too unworthy. That voice is not from Allah. It is only Shaytan, trying to cloak your heart in despair.

You are more than your mistakes. Your Noor still shines, even if you cannot see it right now. And Allah ﷻ—the All-Forgiving, the All-Merciful—wants to bring you back to Him.

Keep turning, keep reaching, keep walking toward the light. However small, however slow, every step matters. And when you cannot see your way forward, trust that Allah already sees you. He has always seen you.

The darkness may feel real, but the light of Allah ﷻ is greater. It always has been. And it always will be.