Real Talk Series
Tips for When You're Struggling With Your Faith | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
January 22, 2026
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It’s normal to struggle. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Faith wears out in your hearts just like clothes wear out.” So the question isn’t whether you’ll experience ups and downs—we all will. The real question is: What will you do to renew your faith? In this episode, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek shares how she navigated her own periods of spiritual burnout, and offers practical reflections on how to engage with the parts of Islam that might feel harder for you than for others.