Introduction: Why Hidayah Gets Lost?
Hidayah (guidance) is one of the greatest blessings from Allah. But many people experience a sudden decline in their spiritual feeling—they lose interest in worship, feel distant from Allah, and their heart becomes heavy.
Why does this happen? What causes a person to lose Islamic guidance?
This article explains the major Islamic reasons behind losing hidayah and how to protect it.
1. Fitnah: The Biggest Reason Behind Losing Guidance
One of the strongest reasons why hidayah gets lost is the constant exposure to fitnah. Allah tests every guided believer with temptations—especially the fitnah of the opposite gender, desires, social media, and sinful environments.
How to protect yourself from fitnah:
- Lower the gaze
- Avoid sinful environments
- Maintain a pure digital environment
- Increase jikr & Qur’an recitation
The more a believer protects the eyes and heart, the stronger the guidance remains.
2. Staying Away from Righteous People (Good Company)
Islam teaches that a person’s faith grows stronger when he stays close to righteous friends, scholars, and Islamic gatherings.
But after receiving guidance, many people stop learning—
they pray, but they do not continue seeking Islamic knowledge.
Solutions:
- Attend weekly Islamic classes
- Listen to scholars online
- Keep righteous friends
- Join Islamic discussion groups
Your company shapes your heart.
3. Not Learning the Basics of Islam Properly
A common mistake of newly guided Muslims is jumping into complex or controversial topics without learning the basics.
Some start debating atheists, some study deviant sects, and then confusion enters their heart.
Basic knowledge every Muslim should master:
- Iman & Aqeedah
- Salah & purification
- Qur’an and authentic hadith
- Islamic manners & character
Without a strong foundation, guidance becomes weak.
4. Arrogance: A Silent Destroyer of Hidayah
Many people fall into pride after becoming religious. They begin to judge others:
- “He came to the mosque wearing shorts.”
- “His hijab isn’t perfect.”
- “She or he is a sinner.”
Arrogance is one of the quickest ways to lose hidayah because Islamic guidance never settles in a proud heart.
How to avoid arrogance:
- Remind yourself that guidance is a gift, not an achievement
- Never compare your worship with others
- Make dua: “O Allah, make me humble”
5. Not Making Dua for Firmness in Faith
Many Muslims think guidance is permanent, but the Qur’an teaches otherwise.
Qur’anic Dua for preserving guidance:
“Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba’da idh hadaytana…”
(“O our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us.”)
Prophet’s dua:
“Ya Muqallibal Quloob, thabbit qalbi ‘ala deenik.”
(“O Turner of hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion.”)
Dua strengthens guidance.
6. Not Doing Regular Tawbah & Istighfar
Sins slowly cover the heart. Even small sins, when repeated, weaken iman and disconnect a person from Allah.
Solutions:
- Say “Astaghfirullah” at least 100 times daily
- Repent sincerely after every sin
- Avoid environments that lead to sin
Tawbah refreshes the heart and renews hidayah.
7. Not Protecting the Heart Consistently
Just like a flame inside a lamp must be protected from heavy wind, hidayah must also be guarded continuously.
To protect guidance:
- Be consistent in salah
- Maintain dhikr
- Avoid spiritual laziness
- Seek beneficial Islamic knowledge daily
Consistency keeps guidance alive.
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Final Thoughts
Hidayah gets lost not suddenly but gradually—through sins, distractions, arrogance, lack of knowledge, and spiritual negligence. Whoever protects his heart, prays regularly, seeks knowledge, stays humble, and asks Allah for firmness—his guidance will remain strong.
