Qadr: Allah’s Wisdom in Hardship

Alhamdulillah, after months of hard work, I finally achieved some dreams I’ve held close to my heart. I sat for the toughest test I’ve ever faced and, by Allah’s grace, got accepted into my dream school. It wasn’t always easy. Early on, I lost a few close friends-may Allah guide them-because of jealousy and greed. They couldn’t handle seeing the opportunities Allah had given me, and they felt ashamed compared to me. Losing them pushed me to focus completely for months, no distractions. I studied every single day, putting in more effort until it just became second nature. When the exam day finally came, it felt surprisingly smooth, like one of the easier ones I’d done. Now, I’m about to go on a trip with some true brothers who always supported and cheered me on. Honestly, I wouldn’t have built these beautiful bonds or aced that exam if I had held onto the old ones. Sometimes, things fall apart so better things can come together. It’s all qadr, and Allah knows what’s best.