Life doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes, it feels like no matter how hard we try, we keep hitting dead ends. The pain seems unnecessary, the struggles too heavy. We wonder: Why me? Why now? Why this? But if the dots don’t connect looking forward—they only make sense when we look back.
But Al-Hakeem doesn’t make mistakes. We only see a fraction of the picture, but Allah (SWT) sees the entire masterpiece.
Allah (SWT) tells us in the Quran,
“Perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” [Quran 2:216]
What we call ‘bad timing’ is actually perfect timing. What we see as loss is sometimes protection. What we think is failure could be the very thing leading us to success. Here’s how can recognise Al-Hakeem in your life:
The Wrong Turns That Led to the Right Place
Life throws unexpected detours our way—a lost job, a missed opportunity, a rejection. At the moment, it feels like everything is falling apart, but later, we realise those closed doors led us to better destinations. Al-Hakeem reroutes us, ensuring we arrive where we truly belong.
The Pain That Became a Teacher
Hardships feel cruel in the moment, but they shape us in ways comfort never could. A betrayal teaches good judgement, a loss deepens gratitude, and a failure builds resilience. Al-Hakeem doesn’t just test us, He transforms us through these experiences, molding us into who we’re meant to be.
When “Not Yet” is Better Than “Yes”
We often crave immediate answers to our duas, but sometimes, Allah (SWT) withholds not out of rejection, but out of wisdom. Delay isn’t denial—it’s divine timing.
It’s not easy to stay grounded when life feels unfair. But faith in Al-Hakeem is knowing that one day, the dots will connect. The more we reflect, the more we see that Allah (SWT)’s wisdom is always at work, guiding us in ways we may not understand today. And when they do, we will look back and say: Alhamdulillah, it was always part of His perfect plan.
Pro tip: Repeat: “Alhamdulillah ‘ala kulli haal” (Praise be to Allah in every circumstance). This simple phrase shifts your focus from frustration to faith.
