As a born muslim I envy western reverts.

I know this might not be a popular opinion, but it’s just how I feel. Some people got to experience everything before Islam partying, drinking, relationships then found faith and got a fresh start. In a way, they had the best of both worlds. Meanwhile, I never had any of that. No fun, no partner, nothing. Even when I wasn’t the best Muslim in my teens, I still stayed away from haram. It’s only in the past two years that I’ve truly embraced my faith, yet I feel more alone than ever.

Life here is draining. Everything is expensive, marriage feels impossible, and the future seems completely out of reach. I know everyone has their own struggles, and life is a test, but let’s be real some struggles are just heavier than others. Reverts in the West have their own challenges, but at least they have stability, opportunities, and a path forward. And just to be clear, I don’t dislike reverts at all if anything, I’m genuinely happy they found Islam, and I hope even more people do. But it’s hard not to feel stuck when I look at my own situation and see no real way forward.