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| How to deal with lonliness?? |
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| Kiwaku |
| 06/12/01 at 22:43:53 |
| For those of you who do not yet know of me.... I am a 28 year old revert, single father of two girls, after a marriage that was doomed from the beginning. I am trying hard to do what is right by Allah, and provide for my children a lot. I have a fiance, but right now, due to distance (I live in the USA, she lives in Saudi) we cannot be married yet. Lately I have fallen into a slight depression. Lonliness. I have my girls to keep me company, but lately that has not been enough for me. My heart yerns to be with someone, anyone, to talk with and get to know. This problem is compounded by the fact that I am the only single father in the entire ummah here. Sometimes I feel a bit left out with things because I have the responsibility of caring for my girls. I see all the happy families in the ummah, I get kind of jealous. I know it is wrong, but these feelings keep comming back. I need someone to talk to, someone to help me. Are there any Islamic resources for a single father? I feel so alone. Sincerely Usamah |
| Re: How to deal with lonliness?? |
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| humble_muslim |
| 06/13/01 at 05:28:28 |
| AA Do you have masjid near where you live ? I'm sure there are at least some single brothers there who would be willing to befriend you. |
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| Re: How to deal with lonliness?? |
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| Haniff |
| 06/13/01 at 06:06:21 |
| Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh May Allah Almighty have mercy on you, Usamah. I cannot have any contact with you personally as I am in Saudi, but we can keep company with each other via e-mail and this beautiful Board - a Big Family. Insha Allah, I am sure you will receive invaluable support from the members of this Family. Please be patient and DO NOT despair of Allah Almighty's mercy. It is only the disbelievers who do so. [wlm] Haniff |
| Re: How to deal with lonliness?? |
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| BrKhalid |
| 06/13/01 at 06:27:21 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) I'm not sure there is any easy way to deal with loneliness in the short term besides being patient and trusting in Allah [swt] Allah knows best but may be there is wisdom behind what you're experiencing at the moment. Either way its always great to see your posts on the board Br Usamah ;-) |
| Re: How to deal with lonliness?? |
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| Asim |
| 06/13/01 at 13:06:18 |
| Assalaamu alaikum, I live a pretty alone alone life but alhamdulillah don't get too lonely. I think everyone is different so it is hard to say what will work. Here are some tips: - have a sense of humor especially laugh at yourself. - don't be too hard on yourself and take things easy. This basically comes from accepting what Allah swt has given you and being content with it (like so what if I don't have someone to talk to! I do have Allah on my side) - keep yourself busy in what you like. - Make friends (this is obvious :)) - Get married (this is also obvious but often not that easy :)) - be patient and trust Allah. - constant remembrance of Allah (dhikr) - hmm Wasalaam. |
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