Just a day before Ramadan started, I received news that left me a bit broken-hearted—just enough to make me realize that the Higher Power truly works in the most mysterious ways. Yet, while I was sad, I also felt contentment because I knew all along that the opportunity I had taken upon was becoming more of a burden and a dreadful task than something that I enjoyed. In this moment of realization, I prayed for thankfulness for the departure of this opportunity, knowing that what was to come would be far greater than what left.
Understanding Life’s Trials
Here lies the beauty of being a Muslim. My faith constantly teaches me that every trial and every convenience is an ultimate test of how I react. My reaction determines if the trial or convenience is a punishment or blessing. If I am grateful for whatever circumstance I am put in, believing that God has chosen this path for me, then even a trial is a blessing. And it is with this belief that I seldom feel a drawback when it comes to missed opportunities or opportunities being pulled away. This time around, I got this shocking news right before Ramadan, which only affirmed my belief that perhaps this Ramadan is meant to serve a greater purpose: of finding strength and solace.
For months, I’ve been wrestling with finding a balance between my career…
