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🤝 Existing wife & prospective wife · #123

I feel guilty because I cannot find contentment as quickly as other righteous wives. What should I do?

Contentment is not a switch that can be turned on instantly, and comparing your heart's journey with others only adds to the burden. The stories of steadfastness you hear are usually told after many years, not on the first day of the wound. Every heart moves at its own pace, and Allah judges effort, not speed. Stop punishing yourself for still being sad; patience itself is an act of worship you are performing. Ask Allah's help to ease your heart, and give yourself permission to heal slowly. Focus on one small step towards peace each day. Allah's mercy is vast for a heart that strives, even when it stumbles. See mental health.
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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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