"His command is only when He intends a thing that He says to it, 'Be,' and it is."
Qur'an 36:82 — Kun fayakūn ("Be, and it is.")
This verse has always been the foundation of my tawakkul—my complete trust in Allah. I believe that when Allah wills something, no distance, obstacle, or impossibility can stand in its way.
Sometimes, the biggest chapters of our lives begin with a decision that seems completely ordinary.
I grew up in a small town in Bihar and later moved to Siliguri to pursue my B.Tech. Like many people, I believed life was limited to the places I had already seen. I had visited Nepal several times and traveled across North India, but I never realized how small my world had become.
Then came my first international trip—to Thailand.
The moment I landed, something changed.
It wasn't just another country. It was a reminder that the world is far bigger than I had ever imagined. I realized how easily we become prisoners of our comfort zones, convincing ourselves that what we know is all life has to offer.
Travel didn't just introduce me to new places—it introduced me to new cultures, perspectives, and possibilities.
One of the most unexpected moments of that journey happened at Phuket Beach, where I met a Chinese traveler named Ma Fen Jiyan.
We started as two strangers exploring the same place. A few days later, we left a hotel that cost around $35 a night and moved into a backpacker hostel dorm for just $9. Neither of us knew that such a small decision would lead to one of the most memorable friendships of my life.
After Thailand, I traveled to Nepal, where I stayed for about ten days. Altogether, we spent nearly twenty-four unforgettable days together.
Those days weren't about luxury.
They were about experiences.
We explored hidden cafés, visited beautiful religious sites, wandered through local markets, searched for halal Chinese restaurants, and tasted authentic local food. Along the way, we met travelers from different countries, listened to their stories, and shared our own.
Every stranger carried a dream.
Every backpack carried a story.
Some of my favorite memories were the simplest ones—sitting in cafés late into the night, walking through unfamiliar streets, and opening a beer at 3:00 a.m. with backpackers and digital nomads from different parts of the world. We talked for hours about where we came from, what we were building, why we traveled, and what happiness meant to each of us.
Those conversations taught me more than any classroom ever could.
One day, she asked how old I was.
When I told her I was eighteen, she laughed because she was twenty-six. The age difference surprised her, but it never became a barrier. As the days passed, our friendship only grew stronger.
Then one day, she quietly said,
"I think I've started developing feelings for you."
I didn't know what to say.
So I stayed silent.
Sometimes, silence says more than words ever can.
No matter where life takes us, those memories remind me that the most genuine human connections often happen with people we never expected to meet.
Travel completely changed the way I see life.
Whenever life became overwhelming, I packed my backpack and headed somewhere new. Every mountain, every sunrise, every café, every hostel, and every conversation reminded me that peace isn't always found at the destination.
Sometimes, it's hidden in the journey itself.
Coding became another journey.
It stopped being just about writing software.
It became my therapy.
My escape.
My language when words weren't enough.
Every bug I fixed, every late-night debugging session, and every project I completed reminded me that growth always begins outside our comfort zone.
Kabhi kabhi zindagi itni unpredictable ho jaati hai ki lagta hai sab kuch ruk gaya hai. Lekin wahi lamhe humein sabse zyada grow karna sikhate hain. Allah par bharosa rakho, mehnat karte raho, baaki woh khud raasta bana deta hai.
I've experienced disappointment, uncertainty, and moments when everything felt impossible. But instead of allowing those moments to define me, I chose to let them shape me.
Today, every line of code reflects resilience.
Every journey reminds me that new beginnings are always possible.
I've stopped chasing perfection and started enjoying the process of becoming a better version of myself every single day.
Looking back, I see Allah's wisdom in every step. What once felt like coincidence now feels like a plan written long before I ever lived it.
My faith in tawakkul has only grown stronger because I've witnessed Allah open doors I never even knew existed.
Kun fayakūn.
"Be, and it is."
That alone is enough to keep me believing.
This is only the beginning of my story—a small-town boy from Bihar, pursuing B.Tech in Siliguri, writing code, chasing dreams, collecting memories across countries, and discovering that the world is far bigger than fear.
This is only Chapter One.
There are many more stories waiting to be written.
They'll remember the destination. I'll remember the climb.
And In shā' Allāh, the best chapters are still ahead.
Let Your Heart Speak