The Best of Planners

"(T)hey plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the Best of Planners" (8:30)

This verse of the Qur'an gives me so much hope. It's like Allah telling me that no matter what happens, good or bad, expected or unexpected, it is all a part of Allah's plan. 

Whenever I come across this verse, I can't help but think of this major event that occurred to my family 10 years ago. My father sold our house to buy a new one in a new neighbourhood. My siblings and I had to transfer schools and I hated it. But since my father had bought a cheaper house, within a year he was able to save enough money for my family of 5 to do Umrah! Alhamdulillah... 

Also, if my family had not settled into this new neighbourhood, I would not have met the people I know now. I wouldn't have become the person I am now. 

My point is, you might hate something in your life right now. But who knows? Maybe it is good for you? Maybe it is in your life to teach you a valuable lesson? Maybe it's a blessing in disguise? So be patient and have faith in Allah. Surely, everything will be okay because your life is planned by The Best of Planners.