EVERY human being wants to be successful in their life but success or failure is in the hands of Allah. However, whoever dedicates their life to the pursuit of excellence, innovation and research is sure to be successful. Success or failure in their own ways are a blessing from the Almighty. Islam guides us not to be despondent at any point in life from Allah’s blessings.

Success or failure hinges on struggle, it consists of efforts that are needed for achieving life-related objectives. If there is no struggle, there is no success. Success or failure cannot occur without confronting challenges, just as crops cannot grow without ploughing the land. For the Holy Quran says “That man can have nothing but what he strives for” (53:39). Thus, the struggle prepares us for success and forces us out of our comfort zones, fostering self-discovery, empathy and wisdom.

Struggle is considered a fundamental aspect of life. It is not merely a negative experience to be avoided, but rather a catalyst for personal growth and achieving meaningful goals. While struggle brings pain, it also brings purpose.

Struggle takes many shapes. Even those pursuing illicit goals — thieves, thugs and criminals — struggle........

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