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Why Do They Get the Life I Want? | Why Me? EP. 16 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | A Ramadan Series on Qadar
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Why Do They Get the Life I Want? | Why Me? EP. 16 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | A Ramadan Series on Qadar

How to Deal with Envy and Hardships

The speaker delves into the challenges of envy, comparing one's hardships to others' blessings, and provides insights on how to navigate these emotions.

Understanding Blessings and Hardships

  • Abdullah Ibn Masood narrates a scenario where Allah facilitates wealth or status for a person but then takes it away if it leads them astray.
  • Allah may withhold blessings from someone for their own good, redirecting them to prevent harm.

Dealing with Envy and Comparisons

  • Envy can consume good deeds; however, understanding that everyone faces unique struggles can help mitigate envy.
  • While we see others' blessings, they may face hidden hardships due to lack of barakah in their wealth or children.

The Test of Worldly Rewards vs. Spiritual Fulfillment

The discussion shifts towards the contrast between worldly rewards and spiritual contentment, emphasizing the importance of enduring hardships for greater rewards.

Finding Meaning in Hardships and Blessings

  • Just as there is blessing in hardships, some individuals face hardship within their apparent blessings due to lack of barakah.
  • Wealth without barakah can lead to worry and betrayal, causing emptiness despite external appearances.

Balancing Efforts and Recognition

Exploring the dynamics between efforts invested and recognition received, highlighting the significance of spiritual fulfillment over material gains.

Efforts Versus Recognition

  • Sometimes those who seemingly contribute less receive more worldly rewards based on what they need at that moment.
  • Reflecting on the Ansar's sacrifice for Islam showcases prioritizing spiritual gains over material recognition.

Prioritizing Spiritual Over Material Gains

Emphasizing the value of spiritual contentment over material possessions through examples from Islamic history.

Valuing Spiritual Rewards

  • Despite expectations for recognition after significant efforts, prioritizing faith over worldly gains brings lasting peace.

Understanding Destiny and Trusting in Allah's Plan

The speaker discusses the concept of destiny and trusting in Allah's plan, emphasizing the importance of accepting what comes to us and recognizing that missed opportunities were not meant for us.

Embracing Destiny

  • Destiny is inevitable, so it is essential to make peace with it.
  • Often, we focus on worldly means and forget our true desires.
  • Request from Allah what you genuinely desire while being open to unexpected blessings.

Trusting in Allah's Plan

  • Allah provides from unexpected sources.
  • Those who rely on Allah find contentment.
  • Having Allah is having everything; lacking Him feels like having nothing.

Reflecting on Past Actions and Seeking Forgiveness

Reflecting on past sins, especially those involving others, is crucial for seeking forgiveness and making peace with one's actions.

Self-Reflection

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Let your rizq raise a voice for the ummah. Donate to Yaqeen: https://yqn.io/utw Why do seemingly undeserving people always get everything good in life? Why does everything seem to come harder for you, even though you've worked so hard? And why do other people take credit for your hard work, while you are left in the dust? Sometimes, what you see as someone else being unfairly favored might actually be qadar at work in your favor. So beware of envy and defeat overtaking you, and make an effort to recognize the wisdoms in your life. Because when it comes to Allah's decree, it's not the most materially blessed or loudest mouth that gets far ahead, but the most grateful and perceptive heart. Captioning provided by Muhsen. SOURCES: Sunan Abi Dawud 4903 Qur’an, 9:55 Qur’an, 28:83 Qur’an, 59:9 Musnad Ahmad 11730 Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4700 Qur’an, 65:3 Sharh Usool I'tiqad Ahlis-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah 4:739 1219 Al-Hikam al-Ataa’iyyah #229: إِنَّمَا جَعَلَهَا مَحَلاً لِلأَغْيَارِ وَمَعْدِناً لِوُجُودِ الأَكْدَارِ تَزْهِيداً لَكَ فِيهَا He has only made the world a place of others and a mine for troubles so that you would not love it. CAST: Narrator Dr. Omar Suleiman Hassan Noaman Farooq Hassan's Mother Safiyyah Saarah Khan Hassan's Father Mohammed Momin Baig Poor Man Shaheer Naqvi Fast Food Manager Fawzi Yahya Teen Hassan Ammaar Ali Teen Siraj Safiulla Shariff Kid in school hallway Saadiq Ahmed Hassan's crush Layla Mariam Amjad Umar Issa Ghaleb Hassan's Friend and Rival Siraj Mazin Vahora Muhsen Volunteer Fahad Mohiuddin Hassan's Paternal Grandmother Khadijah Sara Qasmi King Pin Fawzi Yahya Hassan's Maternal Grandmother Ayesha Nabila Taufiq Rich Man Shaheer Naqvi Wedding Guest in Purple Sara Qasmi Hassan's Wife Dua Amnah Sultan Dua's Mother Nikkah Sammer Zehra Dua's Father Jibran Syed Imam Shaykh Abdullah Oduro Man Praying 1 Abrar Islam Man Praying 2 Naveed Haque Man Praying 3 Randy Fordyce Man Praying 4 Fahad Mohiuddin Note: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack. As we venture into the space of producing higher quality media, we’ve worked hard to make sure that our compliance with our religious ethics is not sacrificed. While Yaqeen has always produced vocals for our Ramadan series, this series was unique in that it also included the story of a family in the background. Our talented production team worked with our scholars to ensure that all actors were in proper hijab, and that all gender interactions were only by Mahrams in real life. We’re grateful to the team for its wonderful effort, and grateful to the families that agreed to participate. Subscribe and be sure to turn notifications on to receive the latest videos Yaqeen has to offer! #omarsuleiman #ramadan2024 #ramadanseries #qadr Click SUBSCRIBE for more great content! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!