{"_id":"694d507d5b7097cc42dcbaa4","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How should I deal with repetitive, intrusive doubts about my iman?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How should a person address recurring, intrusive, and baseless doubts regarding their iman, especially when these thoughts feel unwanted and distressing?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"You have already taken the first step by recognizing these thoughts for what they are: baseless intrusions. Their occurrence does not indicate weak faith. In fact, they often happen to those who care deeply about their faith.\\n\\nYou should not engage with these thoughts, because doing so only makes them stronger. Instead, dismiss them immediately without any internal discussion or analysis. Seek refuge in Allah from these thoughts, then reaffirm your faith by saying the shahadah.\\n\\nAvoid actively monitoring your iman by repeatedly questioning whether you still believe. Passing thoughts are not beliefs. Your iman remains firmly rooted in your heart and is not negated by fleeting, unwanted thoughts.\\n\\nMaintain consistent remembrance of Allah and increase acts of worship like prayer and Quran recitation.\\n\\nIf these thoughts become so severe that they begin to affect your daily functioning, consider seeking professional help.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fff0b76658b4c232b60","tag":"Worship: Other","count":54},{"_id":"686c05975bca77ccedff9483","tag":"Health: Mental & Emotional","count":28}],"createdOn":"2025-12-25T14:55:57.035Z"}