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nuuralshams's avatar

salaam, i've never commented on your posts before but this one resonated with me on a deeply personal level. your friendship breakup, and especially your health struggles felt so similar to difficultes ive been (and still am) going through. ignoring the pain thinking (or hoping) it will go away, getting different diagnoses by doctors, such a significant health issue at such a young age, some drs dismissing or downplaying your pain, i feel you! and you're absolutely right, the uncertainties regarding the pain you're takes a huge mental toll on you (on top of the physical pain itself) so dont feel guilty about feeling drained. i admire you for being able collect your thoughts and reflect on them. in sha Allah, i pray you get a good diagnosis and right treatment that'll lead to a speedy recovery. will keep you in my prayers <3

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imaan's avatar

salam angel, thank you so much🥲 honestly this is the reason why i write, in the hopes that someone out there will relate and benefit. however i’m so sorry that you relate because i wouldn’t wish this pain on anyone. praying for you always & sending lots of love 💗💗💗

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Shania's avatar

Imaan, this is heartbreaking and inspiring all at once. We plan and He plans is simple to understand in times of peace, but in hardship—your understanding is truly tested. It seems you’ve learned a lot from your test 🤍 InshaAllah your health is restored and your peace continues to grow. Beautiful writing as always 🫶🏼

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imaan's avatar

forever appreciative of you sis🥹 this is so kind

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halima <3's avatar

imaan, thank you for being vulnerable enough to share this and i’m so so proud of you!! even though the news you have been told is crushing, you still have the rest of 2025 to make it your best year, and Insha’Allah you’ll have many, many more amazing years to come. This life is a test but I promise you, you are strong enough to overcome all the tests that come your way. Things will get better Insha’Allah and you’ll get your rewards both in this life and the next. Stay strong and the ease will come 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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imaan's avatar

this means more than you could ever know :( thank you so so much sis, may Allah bless you abundantly 💗

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justalilthought's avatar

As a woman, a Muslim, and a medical student - this piece felt like a point of convergence for me. Your experience touched on many feelings and moments that I relate to, in a way that made my heart warm and full by the end of the piece. I love your writing, the tone is gentle and raw and simple - it invites the reader to understand and enter your world. I'm so excited to have discovered you and I’m eager to read more❤️

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imaan's avatar

this comment means EVERYTHING to me!!! thank you x1000 & i’m so glad to have you here 🥹🫂🫂🫂

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suy <3's avatar

Salaam this was so beautifully written. I felt this in many ways, especially with a hard friendship breakup. I hope everything works out for you, and surely it takes time, but trusting in Allah's plans always helps me feel at ease and realize that I chose the correct path. May Allah grant you shifa. I hope the best for you!

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imaan's avatar

100%. thank you so so much and i’m sorry you can relate. may Allah grant you ease angel 💗

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Halima Ahad's avatar

This is so so beautiful 🥹 May Allah grant you a fast recovery and ease in your health Ameen 🤍

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imaan's avatar

ameen, jazakallah khair my lovely🥹 always praying for you

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Muminah's avatar

May Allah grant you shifa🤲🏽

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imaan's avatar

ameen, jazakallah khair💗 may Allah bless you abundantly

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umaima’s wheel of sighs's avatar

I feel weirdly seeen

May Allah grant you good health

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imaan's avatar

🥹🥹 may Allah protect you & ease your affairs my love.

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imanayra's avatar

hello fellow imaan. i’ve been a silent lurker but i wanted to let you know how inspiring and incredibly resilient you’ve been. That fear and uncertainty is all too familiar but know that you are not alone. I’ve noticed we have a few things in common, we share the same name (i have one less a), the same age and maybe not the same illness/condition but we’re both being challenged with health struggles in the month of April and trying to juggle uni work at the same time.Thank you for laying down your heart and sharing your story, I’ll pray that you’ll get a favourable diagnosis and be restored to your full health soon. Sending hugs and love🤍

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imaan's avatar

no way!!! long lost twins??!!!!

thank you SOOO much for taking the time to send such a beautiful message. it goes to show that we are never truly alone, even if our circumstance tries to prove otherwise. subhanallah. may Allah grant you shifa & help you maintain balance in all aspects of life. praying for you & sending you every inch of my love 🫂💗💗💗

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aminat 🌻's avatar

May Almighty Allah grant you the best shifa 🤍

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imaan's avatar

ameen, may Allah shower you in infinite abundance 🥰

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hera ✪'s avatar

my first thought regarding the old woman who gave you the advice is that, that was from Allah swt. a reminder and reassurance for you. hold tight. i've been in a similar situation to yours. but alhamdulillah, we still keep going. i'd like to tell you that on some days you may find the world closing in on you, and tomorrow might feel unreachable but you will get through it. you will always get through it. just flee to Allah swt when you feel like you're drowning. may Allah swt grant you shifaa. i will pray for you, imaan

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imaan's avatar

this comment made me tear up :( i appreciate it so much, thank you. i’m sorry you’ve been in a similar situation and i pray Allah protects you from all calamities 💗💗💗

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Rahma B 🐝's avatar

May Allah bless you and grant you shifa, imaan 🫂

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imaan's avatar

ameen, jazakallah khair rahma🥹💗 may Allah protect you

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Samiya Gani's avatar

I am the type of person that procrastinates too much. Keep me in your prayers, so that God can guide me. I really need his help at the time.

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imaan's avatar

of course, no need to ask 🥰 إن شاء الله

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Samiya Gani's avatar

I hope I reach all my goals for this year inshallah🙏❤️😁✌️🙌💕🤪👏🤩

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imaan's avatar

may Allah grant you success angel!!!

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Mosunmade's avatar

May Allah grant you complete good health and shine rays of sun in your darkest parts. Aamin

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imaan's avatar

ameen, jazakallah khair💗 praying for you always :)

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Atiba Shaikh's avatar

Thank you for sharing. May Allah grant you ease and a wonderful rest of the year xx

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imaan's avatar

ameen, jazakallah khair🫶🏼 may Allah bless you with more!

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