How To Reconcile The Ayat That Allah Doesn’t Burden A Sould More Than It Can Bea
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear.” (2:286)It doesn’t mean “nothing will ever feel unbearable.”It means that whatever command or test Allah gives is within human capacity in principle — not that it will always feel easy in the moment. If the situation is bearable then what is the point of putting u in that situation? It doesn’t mean that you’ll be tested by situation within your limits and capacity to endure, allah put us in these situations to unlock new level of us. I’ll give u example from my life. Not a long ago i was in so much stress and i was going crazy (due to some circumstances) at that point it felt neverending pain and suffering i prayed alot so it would get easier and nothing happened even worse it gave the worst possible outcome I was so scared of…. BUT i am now very very thankful of all that happened to me cuz in that process though very painful and difficult didn’t knew which direction to go i kept trying and did whatever i could think of to make things better, in the end the situation outcome was very unpleasant but the way it opened my brain my meta awareness my new perspective of thinking and how all that turned into my most turning event and i am so thankful to allah that i have grown so much cuz of what happened at that time. And yes i do have capacity to accept that outcome and accept all that happened. See, how i was at the limit of my capacity Allah didn’t made it easier he made me stronger. He didn’t gave a test that i could endure and pass he gave me a situation with the difficulty of next level and i myself walked through that situation and unlocked my new version and i am very proud of myself and thankful of everything. Allah does not always make situations easier; sometimes He expands us so we can carry what once felt impossible. The test may feel beyond our current comfort, but it is never beyond the deeper capacity Allah has placed within us — a capacity that often reveals itself only through hardship. About your situation, it’s truly a difficult situation ik someone very close to me who had a very toxic parents. What you’re experiencing is genuinely exhausting. Constant nagging, criticism, or emotionally volatile behavior can lead to chronic stress, emotional burnout, and suppressed anger, especially for someone who is sensitive or struggles with emotional regulation. Islam does not deny this psychological reality. Islam does not ask you to become emotionally numb or to destroy yourself silently. You are not required to absorb abuse, agree with wrongdoing, or remain constantly available when it harms you. Obedience to parents does not extend to injustice or emotional damage. What is required is restraint in expression, not perfection in feeling. Anger, frustration, and resentment are human and morally neutral; the command is about behavior — avoiding contempt, humiliation, and cruelty. Kindness means maintaining dignity, not sacrificing mental health. Practically, patience may look like setting quiet boundaries, limiting exposure, stepping away from triggering situations, or responding briefly and respectfully instead of escalating. Distance taken for self-regulation is not disobedience; it is wisdom. This is likely a test of patience, but patience in Islam does not mean breaking yourself. Sometimes it means regulating your inner state, preserving stability, and choosing not to become bitter or unjust under pressure. Even enduring without becoming harsh is a form of success. (Sorry for the long reply but i hope it’ll help you)