Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

Why Do They Get the Life I Want? | Why Me?

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.

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.

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Dr. Omar Suleiman

President | Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at Southern Methodist University.