Dealing with the spiritual low that often follows Ramadan, and why it doesn't make you a hypocrite.
It's been three weeks since Eid. And if I'm being honest, my iman feels like it's running on fumes.
During Ramadan I was praying every sunnah. Reading Quran daily. Making dua with actual tears. I felt connected.
Now? I'm struggling to get up for Fajr. My Quran has dust on it. And the spiritual high feels like a distant memory.
If you're feeling this too, I want you to know: it's normal. You're not a bad Muslim. You're not a hypocrite. You're human.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"Faith wears out in the heart of any one of you just as clothes wear out, so ask Allah to renew the faith in your hearts." — Mustadrak al-Hakim 5
Ramadan is a spiritual bootcamp. Everything is designed to help you worship - the fasting, the community, the atmosphere. When it ends, it's like the training wheels come off. And sometimes you wobble.
Allah tells us:
"So verily, with hardship comes ease. Verily, with hardship comes ease." — Quran 94:5-6
Here's what helps me:
Don't try to maintain Ramadan-level worship. It's not sustainable. The Companions didn't pray taraweeh year-round. Lower your expectations to something realistic.
Keep one thing going. For me, it's fasting Mondays. Just one day a week. It keeps the connection without the burnout.
Be patient with yourself. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if they are small." — Sahih al-Bukhari 6464
Keep the Ramadan spirit alive. Comfortable prayer wear for year-round worship. Because your relationship with Allah doesn't end when Ramadan does.
You showed up for Ramadan. That counts. Now show up for the rest of the year, imperfectly and consistently.
That's the real test.
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