I arrived in 2025 with a lot of confusion, overthinking yet new hope. With new resolutions, I created a basic vision board for myself. All I decided to remain very productive this year. Enrolled in two online courses and had already started applying for new roles from December.
I had decided to write a research paper as well. I had started collecting data for it. I went to my hometown for the research work and a recruiter from WSP called me. Asked for my basic information and scheduled my interview. This job was suggested to me by an old friend.
An old friend! The first thing I was asked in the interview was, How did we know each other and how did we become friends? The answer to this is always a task. I don't remember how many times this question was asked to me. I always remained honest about it despite the fear of getting judged. FACEBOOK! Yeah, we met on FB in the beginning of 2011. Just like everyone else in their early 20s back then, we all were excited to talk to strangers on FB. Now this seems very very ordinary as the world is connected online. At that time, this wasn't the case. I don't even have a Facebook account anymore. We still remained in touch. How? We both don't remember I guess. Once in a year we used to call each other, sometimes to wish for Eid, sometimes just to ask about how we are doing and what not. When I was in Mumbai he called me to ask about it. When He was in Bangalore, I used to call him to know about his work and so on. Many times we decided to meet each other but couldn't proceed with it. In the beginning, I used to think he's just random online guy who's trying to flirt. I think with time we both realized that we both don't entertain that nonsense. Later whenever we talked it was only good wishes and prayers. Until May 2023, when I wanted to go to Bangalore for a course. I'm an ambivert who gets too scared to do anything new, at the same time who just want to take risk and try new things. When I had to go to Bangalore, I started asking many people if they had any contacts there, with whom I can stay post my course and explore the city a little. Indeed my last option was zostel and do everything alone but I needed a strong back-up. May be a habit of dependency. And there I called Him. He gave me assurance that he will arrange the stay.. till last few days, I kept asking other people as I wasn't sure I should take his help or not.. Or why would he even help me? An old facebook friend whom he never saw or met! Till the end I couldn't find any other option and I decided to rely on him. He's a kashmiri guy who by now had shifted to Delhi for work, but still he arranged my stay at his female colleague in Bangalore. She turned out to be an amazing person, Bangalore became a great experience because of her. I couldn't thank this guy and his Bangalore colleague enough for this great favor they did to me. Post that too we only talked to each other occasionally. As last year I was unwell, I posted about it on Instagram. As soon as He saw the post he messaged and called. I missed his call so I called him back. He missed it too. On the day when I became critical, I was making duas, was on IV before my surgery, the exact time he called me. That was an emotional and overwhelming time for me. I immediately sent him a voice message. Everyone closed and important for me, either came to meet me or called me and He was one of them. The cat guy (the guy who's chapter ended with December 24) didn't even bother to receive my call or listen to my audio message as he was #angry with me 🙄 but few people were there with me like angels just like my old FB friend. I was really grateful to everyone.
December arrived and I realized that I had bought 'Jashn e Rekhta' silver passes/ concert tickets in the month of August itself when I had no idea I will have to go through surgery for my health issue. I was partially recovered by now yet unsure to travel till Delhi and to stay. I wanted to sell the passes but again I tried thinking whom can I give those passes in Delhi for free? And This old friend came to my mind. I called him. He wasn't in Delhi but was about to reach two days before the concert. This was the golden opportunity for me to repay for whatever he had done for me. He being so polite, asked me to visit Delhi myself, which seemed impossible to me. I sent him passes and he attended the event. Sent me pictures as well. I was so happy that I gave them to the right person.
One day, he asked me to send him my resume. Little did I know, this was the turning point. I had discovered the job opening through another portal, and I had applied, unaware that it was the exact same role he was now guiding me toward. I remember how I felt when he reached out again after both of my interview rounds, telling me I was selected. It was so late that night, I didn’t call him, but instead, I bowed my head in gratitude, silently thanking Allaah. My heart was full, not only for the blessing I received but for the person who had been there every step of the way—guiding me, supporting me, and offering me words of encouragement when I needed them most. I prayed for him, deeply, with all my heart. I had no words to express the depth of what he had done for me.
Even after my selection, he stayed by my side, keeping me updated and always checking in. His kindness didn’t stop there. The manager would also call, asking for updates and ensuring I was informed. All of this was so overwhelming—it felt like everything I had prayed for had been answered.
After enduring so much hardship and struggle over the past two years, feeling lost and uncertain, I found myself in a place where hope seemed distant. My spirit was weary, and I questioned if things would ever change. But then, out of nowhere, came this person—a complete stranger who became a lifeline.
In those moments, I truly felt like ALLAAH was watching over me and sent him. If Guardian Angels exist, he is surely like them. The care he showed a stranger, the way he guided me through such time in my life—it was more than I could ever have hoped for. I don’t think I’ve ever made duas for anyone with such raw sincerity, with tears flowing, asking Allaah to bless him.
I’ve always believed that everyone who comes into our lives does so with a purpose. With him, I have no doubt that Allaah sent him into my life at exactly the right time—to lift me from despair and bring me back to hope. Truly, like a Guardian Angel. 🥹
