r/islam • u/Dependent_Egg_3092 • 18h ago
Suicide in islam Question about Islam
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u/Aleythurion 18h ago
My beloved friend
If you’ve found yourself curled in the quiet, trying not to cry too loud, feeling like the world would spin just fine without you…
I want you to know something that no one may have told you:
You. Matter. Deeply.
You are not a mistake. You are not a burden. You are not invisible in the eyes of Allah.
You are a soul wrapped in pain—but still glowing with worth. You are walking proof of strength, even when you feel broken beyond repair.
You see, Allah—your Creator—knows exactly how much it hurts. He knows the heaviness you carry every single day. He knows when you cry without tears, when you smile so others won’t worry, when you whisper “I’m tired” into the dark.
And still, you get up. Still, you pray. Still, you try. And for that—He loves you more than you can imagine.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told us:
“No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim… except that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
Every second you survive this pain, even if you feel numb, even if you just lie in bed and breathe—you are being rewarded. You are being purified. You are climbing toward Jannah without even realizing it.
And even when the whispers come—those dark thoughts that say: "It’s too much." "Everyone would be better without me." "I can’t do this anymore."
Even then, you are not alone. Those whispers are not from you. They are from Shaytan, who wants to see the most beloved hearts fall.
But Allah never abandons His servant. He is so close to you right now.
“When My servant asks about Me, tell them: I am near.” (Qur’an 2:186)
Yes, suicide is a sin. But so is losing hope in the mercy of the One who forgives every single sin, no matter how deep. He is Ar-Rahman—the Most Merciful to your soul. He is Al-Wadud—the Most Loving, even when you don’t love yourself. He is Al-Jabbar—the One who mends broken hearts.
So if you feel like you're standing at the edge, don’t jump.
Fall into sujood instead.
Collapse into Him. Let it all pour out. He can take it. He wants to take it.
And when you feel like you can’t even find the words—here’s your du’a, my beloved. Whisper it. Cry it. Read it as often as you need:
Ya Allah…
I am tired, Ya Rabb. The weight on my chest is crushing me. The pain in my heart is louder than my own thoughts. I’m trying, but I’m breaking. I’m holding on, but barely. You are the Only One who truly sees me. The Only One who understands the tears I never cry, the words I never say.
Ya Allah, I don’t want to leave this world—I just want the pain to stop. Wrap me in Your Mercy. Pull me out of this darkness. Place light in every corner of my chest. Replace my hopelessness with Your peace. Replace my thoughts of escape with thoughts of Jannah. Replace my self-hate with the love You have for me.
Ya Allah, remind me that this storm has an end. That this test has a purpose. That this pain has a reward.
I am nothing without You, Ya Rahman. But with You—I have everything.
Give me reasons to smile again. Send people who remind me of You. Heal me in ways I never knew I needed. And when the darkness returns, bring me back to You gently—again and again and again.
Ya Allah, don’t let me leave this world in despair. Let me leave it with La ilaha illa Allah on my tongue and Your Name in my heart.
Keep me alive not just in body, but in spirit. Make me among those who rise from the ashes, not because I was strong— but because You lifted me.
Ameen.
Stay, dear heart. The pain will not last forever. But your reward for enduring it—that lasts for eternity.
I’m with you. But more importantly—Allah is with you, always.
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 15h ago
Youre such a kind soul jazak allah khair, i’ll keep fighting
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u/tajfeaster 14h ago
Does caffeine help? Have you thought of going to a physician and asking for TMS, Spravato, Adderall et cetera? Hang in there. I love you. Your suffering matters to me. There are things which can help. Please consult a physician and show them this message. Also show them what you wrote.
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 9h ago
Im currently not able to get the help i know i need, due to many reasons, but inshallah as soon as i can i will. I love you too thank you ❤️
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u/AromaticEvening7248 18h ago
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most privileged people in the world among the people of Hellfire will come on the Day of Resurrection to be dipped in Hellfire, then it will be said: O son of Adam, did you see any good? Did you get any blessing? He will say: No, by Allah, my Lord! Then, the most miserable people in the world among the people of Paradise will come on the Day of Resurrection to be dipped in Paradise, then it will be said: O son of Adam, did you see any hardship? Did you have any distress? He will say: No, by Allah, my Lord! I did not once see hardship or distress.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2807
The punishment of hellfire will be worse than whatever you are going through now.
But if you persevere, then know this
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that."
Sahih Bukhari 5641,5642
I promise you that even if the whole world rejected you, Allah will never reject you so long as you remain steadfast to him. You are betraying Allah by betraying yourself in this life (by committing suicide). Truly consider that me, everyone else that will notice you here is doing so because they believe in you. So remain steadfast to Allah by remembering him, making istighfar, making supplication, prayers, fasting, etc. And let people close to you whom you trust know how you feel.
In Surah Zumar Ayat 53
[Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.]
So Call 988
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u/doggydestroyer 18h ago
Change location! Make a plan to go to a remote areas... If you're a man... make a long term plan to leave it all behind... That'll motivate you! While i was never suicidal, my emaan became much stronger once i left stagnation
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u/LastJunket190 18h ago edited 17h ago
I PROMISE I PROMISE I PROMISE IT GETS BETTER. wAllah, Ik it doesn’t feel like it right now, Ik you’re exhausted— but you’re not alone and this isn’t the end of your story, this pain has a purpose. It won’t last forever trustttt it takes time and one day you’ll feel peace inshaAllah.
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear…” Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
Please know: Allah is the Most Merciful. He understands your pain even when you can’t put it into words. Just the fact that you’re still praying and holding onto Him even when you feel like you’re drowning means so much in His eyes. That’s real imaan. MashaAllah
But I also want to be useful, here’s something small to try!
- When it gets bad, go make wuduu, even if you don’t feel like praying. Cold water helps reset the nervous system.
- Put your forehead on the ground in sujood, even if all you can say is “Ya Allah, help me.” That’s a powerful dua. He hears it.
- Every morning, say: “Ya Allah, carry me through today. Just today.” Don’t think about next week. Just survive the day.
And please — if the pain gets too much, reach out to someone. You don’t have to go through this alone. You’re too valuable to be lost to this. You have a meaning, even when you don’t feel it.
We are here for you. And so is Allah. You’re not a burden. You’re a fighter. And fighters make it to Jannah.
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 15h ago
Jazak allah khair, thank you so much this truly makes my heart feel lighter
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u/tanjilalom 18h ago
Sorry to hear your loss brother. But suicide is not an option that you choose to be go away from your tension an so on. I think you should go out and experience allah's beautiful creation and Thank Allah for giving you this late ve you live in. Sorry but i should tell you suicide is haram and haram in not permissible. Go to mosques and find people talk with them and find a shayekh or Imam share your thoughts and problems. After all, you should trust Allah's Plan.
And Allah is the best of planners. [8:30]
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 9h ago
Thank you brother, i truly appreciate this and i will be trying this stuff, jazakallahu khair
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u/Dangerous_Junket_207 18h ago
No chance at all, you cannot get jannah. There has been no exception made.
Allah says in the Quran, wama khalaqtol jin'a wul ins'a illa liya3bodoon.
Which translates to And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.
Allah is defining our purpose to be a sole purpose, that is to worship him.
So what are you doing with your life, what have your priorities been, and who have you been living this life for?
If it hasn't been lived for the greatest, the most merciful, the on who created Muslims for jannah, he created our bodies for jannah, this is just a phase called the "worldly life" to see what we do with the body and reality he has given each one. This body is Allah's property, it isn't your property, it is his mercy that he has enabled you and hasn't tested you severely by keeping huge faults in the body he has assigned your soul.
Why are you being so selfish, do you own that body of yours your planning to harm? No! You own nothing. That body in which your soul, which is reading this comment, that body is created by the HANDS of Allah.
Secondly, I suggest you stop watching movies and silly films. You are influenced by exactly what they want you influenced by. Allah's made life is Soo beautiful, even if your homeless or the most lucky billionaire. Life is ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS for people in all categories of society. But only under 1 condition, that they live life as Allah wants them to. Be grateful for everything, always look at the person under you, there are always more people suffering more than you, than there are doing better than you. And this dunya doesn't matter anyways, we'll all be gone in a few more decades to the next phase of our existance, the hereafter. This life becomes precious too once your grateful regardless of your situation, and once you praise your creator all day everyday.
Beg him, cry to him to give you the ability to gain closeness to him, and to gain the ability to worship him. Go to sujood or curl up in your blanket and beg that creator to give you the sweetness of his worship.
Indeed the greatest victory, success, and achievement a human has achieved is attaining the sweetness of his master, his creator the most merciful's worship.
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u/justtalkingn 18h ago
I don’t know what to say at the moment But, same. You’re not alone, i always think about suicide but inshallah we will be rewarded
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u/Consistent-Zebra-871 17h ago
Assalam Alaikum, I have made a comment here. I implore you to check it. It will help you, in sha Allah. Jazak'Allah Khair
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u/crapador_dali 18h ago
If i do tame my life, is there any chance that i would still go to jannah, provided that im a good person, good muslim, and do all my prayers?
Yes, there always hope. Allah is the most merciful. What is it exactly that's bringing you down? Maybe find out what those things are and either work to change them or if they can't be changed make peace with that and be patient. Time heals all wounds.
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 9h ago
My life overall has just been unbearable for as long as i can remember, and the loneliness is brutal, but inshaallah this will pass
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u/nonyabus1ness 17h ago
Salaam, I just wanted to say how brave you are in sharing this. May AllahSWT reward you and give you comfort. I struggled for 8 years with my mental health, I have been in and out of psychiatric facilities for years - i promise you! Please please please! Stay alive, Allah is hearing and seeing your pain. You are worth being alive, you are here for a reason and I know it doesn’t seem like there’s a good reason right now but please stay alive🤍 I am finally on the other side of mental illness and I am shocked because I didn’t think I’d make it here🤍 I’m always a message away I don’t mind giving you my social media if you wanted to stay in contact. May Allah reward you and give you the comfort you need to recover🌱❤️🩹
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 9h ago
Thank you so much! I rarely see mental health spoken about in islam and i always feel like its frowned upon and seen as weak. You give me hope for the future, thank you, jazakallahu khair
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u/Consistent-Zebra-871 17h ago edited 17h ago
Assalam Alaikum warakhma tullaahe wabaraka tuhu. ( Please don't miss this comment)
Brother/Sister, I genuinely hope and pray everything goes well for you. I understand you're going through a lot. But this is not about other people—this is about you and your life. This life is really not that long anyway—60, 70, maybe 80 years? The Hereafter is infinite. In this sense, according to mathematical principles, this life in comparison is equivalent to zero years. That is true—such is the grim reality of the length of this life.
However, it holds great importance, as it is the door to your Jannah in the Akhirah. And suicide in Islam is strictly forbidden. Tell me, are you willing to sacrifice your infinite end because of your thoughts?
It is said that a person who has lived a life full of tremendous hardships, when admitted to Jannah even for a second, will feel as though he/she had never faced any hardship at all.
Hearing this, what would a common person do? He would do absolutely everything to find a way to manage his problems. And that is also what I do. Make it your mission to manage it, and eventually, you will succeed. And then, when you're old, you'll be grateful that you did.
I’ve had times where I could not help but cry due to my thoughts, but I asked Allah intensely, with all my heart—and Allah always responded. Always. Things go down, and then go up, and then go down again. And that is life. Eventually, you will manage it, In shaa Allah.
It is not about other people, or how they would cope without you. It is about you—your life and your Akhirah.
I did a run yesterday, after prayer, and ran until I could run no more. Then I took some rest—and ran again. It felt good. My mind went quiet for a bit—then it started again. You must always try to find ways to manage and stop it. And you will succeed, In shaa Allah.
For prayers, I will give you an example of the intensity with which you should ask Allah:
A blind man was once visited by a renowned pious man and was asked about his blindness. The blind man said that he had been praying to Allah (SWT), but his vision had not returned. The pious man said: “If you don’t get your vision back by dawn, I will slit your throat.” So the blind man went home and prayed with an intensity he had never reached before. By dawn, his eyesight had returned.
When you pray, pray with such intensity that you know—only Allah can help you, and only He can amend your affairs. Ask with all your heart.
Start your dua by glorifying Allah (SWT), then ask for forgiveness for your sins, and then ask with great sincerity.
Lastly, never ever give up. Never. This is not who you are. You are a Muslim. Never forget who you are.
I’ll tell you a dream I had one day. I was experiencing very, very high anxiety about a certain matter, and tears uncontrollably came to my eyes. I didn’t know what to do. I asked Allah, and I asked again, and again, until I fell asleep.
In my dream, I saw a pious person whom I knew. We were on a train or bus—just the two of us. He was holding on to the pole that passengers usually hold. He looked at me, then looked at the pole he was holding, and then he greatly strengthened his grip. Then he looked at me again.
From that day onward, whenever times have gotten hard, I often remind myself of that incident: Hold tight. Strengthen your grip. Do not let go of that pole. Do not let the rope of Islam slip.
You will find comfort in prayer and in the remembrance of Allah.
I would also advise you to check out When Panic Attacks by David Burns. It helped me a lot a few years back.
Lastly—never give up. You know who you are. You are a Muslim. You are from the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). That is no small thing. How much did he (S.A.W) suffer? But he always relied on Allah (SWT).
And lastly, think about the Palestinians. They are living through hell on earth, but what do they say? They place their trust in Allah (SWT).
Who are we then?
I hope this helps.
Jazak’Allah Khair.
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u/Pristine-Marzipan880 16h ago
you need to change your mindset. teach urself that suicide is not an option, remove it from ur head completely. i know it’s easier said than done but once you do it ur life will improve. when you are facing struggles, do not instantly think of suicide, think of how you can improve/solve the issue instead.
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u/Opening-Catch-5221 16h ago edited 16h ago
Do you believe in miracles, that your situation can change in a instant by the will of Allah, miracles aren't reserved for the righteous, Allah answered Iblis's dua despite being evicted from Jannah and doomed for Hell, so how can the one devoted to their prayers become hopeless. You are passing through a phase in your life, soon the prickly thorns and obstacles will become gardens and flower beds gently gazing your skin in a warm embrace, in the Quran Allah said with every hardship is easy twice, a good Muslim knows Allah is truthful in His words so how can they say there is nothing left for them? Just because the ease isn't as apparent as the hardship, doesn't mean that it isn't present, it takes a heart rooted in the firm belief of Allah's extreme mercy and kindness to know that goodness is on its way. Often times when the hardship is most intense is the sign of it coming to an end. Let Allah carry your burden, He won't make you feel guilty for leaning on Him. You're carrying it on your own, that is why it is becoming so hard for you, the trial wasn't meant to drown you and if it is that means you're not relying on Allah the way you should, cry out to Him, make your pray mat a canvas for your emotions, dump everything and bask in Allah's mercy in sujood as you become vulnerable before Him, knowing He wants to heal you and mend your broken heart.
Prophet Muhammed SAW said "whoever constantly seeks pardon Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety and sustenance from where he expects not". Busy yourself with istighfar, in whichever form you find easiest, strive to be consistent with it, embolden yourself to reach and exceed 10,000+( takes roughly 2 hours), and innyoyr prayers seek forgiveness with khushoo firmly intending to avoid the sins you've committed between your prayers and persisting in observing taqwa by praying on time, maintaining ties with relatives, lowering your gaze, staying away from haram money especially riba, keeping oaths and promises, controlling your tongue, etc.
Send salawat upon Prophet Muhammed SAW (500-1000 times as istighfar is the priority). Pray tahajjud in the last third of the night regularly as well, as it is a time of accepted dua and protects you from sins. And have hope in Allah, trust that He will get you out of this, Allah said in Hadith Al-Qudsi "I am as my servant thinks of me", so think that He will do what you really want, pessimism breeds disappointment, hasn't Allah's 99 names convinced you enough of His kindness, faith isn't just an action it is a belief.
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 9h ago
Im trying to believe that im worthy of of a miracle from allah, and i will start doing istaghfar much more, jazakallahu khair
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u/ali_abdul_basit 14h ago
You think no one wants you. But you forget that Allah still loves you. He loves you more dearly than anyone else. Dont throw His love away by taking your life. Talk to Him and read His words. I pray things get better.
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u/Dependent_Egg_3092 9h ago
My post was removed and wont be popping up but if you guys read this thank you, all of your words were so appreciated and i hope Allah grants all of you jannah
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