Sometimes it’s not the pain of what you lost that breaks you, but the confusion of why. You prayed istikhārah. You made du’a. You tried. And yet, the door you wanted stayed shut.
It’s easy to think rejection means Allah didn’t accept your efforts. But often, it’s the opposite. When Allah loves you, He protects you even from things that look good, sound good, and feel right. He knows the unseen layers that your heart can’t yet understand.
That job you almost got might have been a path to arrogance.
That person you were sure about might have pulled you away from your salah.
That plan you had might have delayed your tawbah.
Every closed door in a believer’s life hides a mercy sometimes disguised as disappointment. It’s not always a punishment; it can be a protection, a redirection, or a preparation for something greater.
The Prophet ﷺ said, “What hit you was never meant to miss you, and what missed you was never meant to hit you.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4699)
That’s not just a hadith it’s a mindset. A way of walking through life with peace, even when plans collapse.
So if this Monday feels heavy, remind your heart: Allah’s “no” is never neglect. It’s a divine reroute. Trust that the delay is design, not denial.
Because behind every door that closes, Allah is crafting an opening far better than you imagined one that won’t just fit your desire, but your destiny.
