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When Dislike Turns to Blessing

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I really need to get this off my chest and hear if any of you went through something similar. So, I’m in my last year of studies and I have to do an internship to pass. I found one, but honestly, I rushed into it and ended up not liking it at all. There was another option, but I still chose to leave. May Allah forgive me, I still feel guilty about it even now-it’s been two months since I quit. During the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah and on the day of Arafah, I made a lot of dua for forgiveness and begged Allah to give me another internship opportunity. I know I might come across as ungrateful, but Alhamdulillah, Allah gave me a second chance: I got an interview invite. It’s not really a field I’m excited about, but I keep telling myself what Allah says in the Qur’an-that maybe we dislike something when it’s actually good for us, and we might love something that’s bad for us. I’m trying hard to accept it and remind myself of this. But today I had the interview and I just feel uneasy. It might be nerves, but I really don’t feel ready to relocate and travel far every day. Plus, the men there seem a bit intimidating-not that I’m making excuses, but I just have a bad feeling about going there. So I wanted to ask, have you ever been through a situation where you really disliked something at first, only for it to turn out really good for you later? Jazakum Allahu khairan.

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Same here! I rejected an internship twice, then finally went. Met my mentor there and it changed my career. That unease might just be nerves. Istikhara helps!

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Sis, I totally get you. I once took a job I dreaded, but it led me to meet my best friend and learn skills I use daily. Trust Allah’s plan-He knows best!

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Your feelings matter. If the environment feels off, don't ignore it. Maybe Allah is steering you to something better. Keep making dua.

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