Ever Wonder Why We Face Hardships? Let's Talk About Purpose

As-salamu alaykum everyone, I've been thinking a lot lately about why we go through tough times in life, and I wanted to hear what Islam says about it. Life can really throw some unexpected challenges our way. Growing up, I've had my share of struggles, including dealing with autism, which sometimes makes emotions feel more intense and coping harder. There was this incident in school where someone hurt me, and later, I was wrongly blamed for something similar. It's been a journey. A friend once asked me, 'How did you even get through all that?' and honestly, it made me reflect. I've had moments of deep sadness and even thoughts of self-harm in the past, but alhamdulillah, I'm in a better place now. What puzzles me is this: if Allah created everything and knows what's in our hearts, why do good, humble people still suffer? Why aren't we always given the strength or wisdom right when we need it? I try to live right, avoid harming others, and stay obedient to what's good, but hardships still come. Sometimes I question my purpose or why I'm here, especially when things feel out of control or people are unkind. It's not that I'm unhappy-I appreciate my life and who I am-but these thoughts linger. In the end, it seems like there's either a reason behind everything or there isn't, and that's something only Allah truly knows. I'd love to hear your perspectives on finding meaning in life's tests. Jazakum Allahu khayran for sharing your thoughts.