Even Like This was written for moments when emotions are present and language feels difficult to reach. It does not tell you how to feel, and it does not ask you to arrive regulated or confident. It offers words you can use when you want to turn toward Allah but find yourself stuck or unsure of what to say.
 
The pages are organized by emotional states so you can open the book based on how your inner world feels that day. You are not expected to read in order or to move through it in any particular way. Some people may return to the same page often. Others may only need a few lines and then close the book. Both are valid ways of using it.
 
This book comes from Islamic grounding and an understanding of emotional experience. It holds the belief that Allah remains compassionate toward His servants regardless of what they are feeling, and that emotions do not need to be corrected in order to approach Him. The duas are short and direct so they can be used in moments when capacity is limited or emotions feel overwhelming.
 
If you struggle to make dua during intense emotional moments, this book may offer support. If words tend to disappear when feelings rise, may these pages serve as a mercy that helps you stay connected without pressure or performance.