When I Hit a Low Point, I Learned to Return to Allah

Originally posted on Facebook: 8 December 2025.

When my familiar strengths seemed to disappear

Before that, I was used to encouraging people, motivating my team, offering guidance and training others. But when that period came, I no longer knew where my own strength had gone.

It felt like a plug being pulled out of a socket. I thought I was finished. I felt hopeless and as though I was no longer useful. Those were some of the feelings I went through.

I used to think I could do it alone

Looking back, before the setback I relied heavily on my experience, skills and past achievements. All of that made me feel I could manage on my own.

When those strengths seemed to disappear, I began to realise that I and all my abilities belonged to Allah too. In my reflection, Allah was not taking those strengths away. I was learning to depend on Him again.

Returning, little by little

I began paying closer attention to my prayers, trying to understand verses of the Quran little by little and asking sincerely in my supplications. I also began remembering Allah in my heart while walking and driving.

The changes I felt came gradually. A sense of calm began to return. I could think more clearly and remember the strengths I once had.

My motivation returned little by little. In my experience, it felt more mature than before.

What I learned from that period

For me, that low point became an invitation to return to Allah. From there, I began to understand myself again and see my strengths differently.

I began to feel confident again, with the awareness that Allah had not abandoned me. When I felt lost, drawing closer to Allah helped me rediscover myself.