You’re not missing out, Allāh is protecting you.
It may not feel like it. You see others getting what you wanted, being where you wished to be, living a life that looks easier or better. And a part of your heart quietly asks, “Why not me?”
But not everything you see is good for you. Not every door that opens for others is meant to open for you. Sometimes Allāh keeps you away, not to deprive you, but to protect you from something you cannot see yet.
There are things that look beautiful on the outside but carry heaviness inside. There are paths that seem exciting but lead to regret. And there are moments you feel left out from, but they were never meant to be part of your story.
So when something doesn’t happen for you, or you feel like you’re being held back, remind yourself, this is not loss, this is protection.
Allāh is not keeping you away from good. He is keeping you away from harm, and guiding you towards what is truly better for your heart, your life, and your ākhirah.
@Slave_of_Ar-Rahman