hesitation and stumbling over his words. But through his hard work and perseverance, the same person became an expert muballigh by the grace of Allah. Behind every success is a story of hard work and difficulty. It is unfortunate that instead of taking inspiration and motivation from success stories, we feel inadequate and sorry for ourselves.

The difference between humans and animals

There is a clear difference between us and animals. When an animal is born, it is already in the form and state it will remain in. Whereas when a human is born, he becomes what he was destined to be after growing up. For example, a horse is born a horse, and will remain as one until it dies. Have you ever seen a horse grow up to become a doctor or engineer? Of course not. Contrary to this, a human becomes what they were destined to be, only after growing up.  

There are only two ranks that are not earned through hard work or effort: prophethood and sainthood. These ranks are granted to whomever Allah pleases. Prophethood has ended however, as Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is the final Prophet of Allah. Absolutely no new prophet will come after him.

Apart from these two ranks, every other position can be earned. A human can become whatever he wants if he possesses three things: belief, passion, and hard work.

Summary

Inferiority complexes are an illness that prevent one from being successful. It can also lead to someone suffering from the harmful spiritual illnesses of jealous and hopelessness. To protect ourselves from this, we must be content with what Allah has decreed for us and thank Him for the bounties and blessings He has bestowed. We must keep our focus on these immense positives.