{"_id":"69b7377c8eb9374fa2c006ff","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How should someone deal with repeated sins and feelings of despair about Allah’s forgiveness?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"For many years, since I was very young, I have struggled with masturbation as a girl. I try to fight against it, but I often fall back into the sin, sometimes about once a month, especially before my period. I have never found a long-term solution.\\n\\nIn the past this was also connected with watching haram content, though I have now managed to stop that. I also struggle with staying away from unnecessary interaction with boys at school and sometimes feel a strong desire for their attention.\\n\\nBecause of this, I often feel disgusted with myself and feel as though I cannot talk to anyone about it. I worry that Allah may not accept me anymore. Sometimes I feel that I have sinned so much that my heart no longer feels regret the way it should. Even fasting has not always stopped me from falling into the sin.\\n\\nI feel very ashamed praying or reading Qur’an afterwards, even though I know we should do good deeds after committing a sin. I would really appreciate some advice.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The feeling of being disgusted or feeling that Allah will not accept you is actually a tactic of Shaytan to distance you from worship. Allah says in the Quran:\\nAllah says in the Qur’an:\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"“Say: O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.” (\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/39/53\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"39:53\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\")\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nThe worst thing you can do is lose hope and begin to hate yourself. This will only make things worse. I would advise you to continue praying, asking Allah for forgiveness, and doing good deeds.\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"Good deeds wipe out evil deeds\\\" (\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/11/114\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"11:114\"},{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\")\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nSinning is part of human nature, which is why the doors of forgiveness are always open. All we need to do is repent and turn back to Allah. If you stop praying or seeking forgiveness because of shame, your relationship with Allah will suffer and your sins may increase. Allah always accepts the servant who continually returns to Him. Allah does not give up on a person until that person gives up on Him.\\nSo do not worry about how many times you fall. What matters is that you continue returning to Allah and striving to improve yourself.\\n\\nAs for dreams and intrusive thoughts, Allah does not hold us accountable for them. You should recite the dua for going to sleep, followed by surat al-Fatiha and the last three chapters of the Qur’an (al-Ikhlāṣ, al-Falaq, and al-Nās).\\n\\nAlso, reduce triggers where possible, such as excessive phone use at night, being alone for long periods without purpose, or anything that you know from experience tends to lead you toward temptation.\\n\\nYou may also find the following answers helpful:\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0340b76658b4c2330df\"},\"insert\":\"Can we still repent if we are actively struggling with a sin? https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0340b76658b4c2330df\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0350b76658b4c2330fb\"},\"insert\":\"What advice do you have for people who struggle with repeated, private sins? https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0350b76658b4c2330fb\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/66fd78ae928b902b953d7d3c\"},\"insert\":\"What is advised for someone who struggles to sincerely repent from the heart? https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/66fd78ae928b902b953d7d3c\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/6861fe55b5814ed470ce42ac\"},\"insert\":\"How can I get rid of my lifelong addiction to a specific sin? https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/6861fe55b5814ed470ce42ac\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a7b","tag":"Worship: Sins","count":100},{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329f4","tag":"Worship: Repentance","count":63},{"_id":"668d9fe20b76658b4c232800","tag":"Women: Sexual Health","count":36},{"_id":"668d9fef0b76658b4c232995","tag":"Men: Sexual Health","count":25}],"createdOn":"2026-03-15T22:49:32.860Z"}