Why are non-Muslim Nations making progress

Why are non-Muslim Nations making progress

Bear it in mind that Almighty Allah has, in His wisdom, planned the affairs of this world on the principle of
cause and effect. Following this divine principle, the non-Muslims began to work hard and reap the benefit of
their labour according to the divine law of nature. They have no share in the blessings of the Hereafter because of their disbelief, yet by following the principles and etiquettes taught by the Prophet of Allah Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم, they have made themselves entitled to the blessings of success and progress in this world. Being Muslims and believers we feel jealous of them for their success and progress in this world, but we do not compare our ways of dealings with theirs. These non-Muslims do not tell lies in business, nor do they betray trusts, nor are they lovers of ease and comfort. They work hard with honesty and self-sacrifice and reap the fruits of their labour according to Allah's dispensation. The Muslims have given up these manly traits of conduct and have confined Deen only to the four walls of the mosques and Madrasahs (religious schools). We have excluded from Deen other walks of life. In this way we have suffered a double loss - remoteness from Dee?? as well as disgrace and humility in the worldly life. In spite of the fact that the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم has taught us all the principles and formulas effective in attaining success in matters relating to this world as well as to the Hereafter. If we find ourselves backwards and disgraced, the fault is our own. This chain of discussion started from the rule of etiquette "not to eat two dates together", but how many important principles have emerged out of this simple rule of etiquette!

May Almighty Allah help us see things in their right perspectives - Aameen.