The Remedy for Whisperings Concerning Faith

Question

About three months ago a doubt settled in my heart and mind, and I am constantly troubled by thoughts: was the Messenger of Allah ﷺ a prophet or not? Is the noble Qur’an a heavenly book or not? Is the religion of Islam true or not? Because of these thoughts I remain in great disquiet, and my heart is not set on any task.

Answer

At night after ‘Isha perform a fresh ghusl and pray two rak‘ahs of nafl with the intention of repentance. Then recite salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ five hundred times, and after that fifty times: [ar]أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ[/ar] “I seek the forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, from every sin, and I turn to Him in repentance.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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