2a. How can we explain the existence of some people who were born Muslims and others who expended a great deal ofeffort to achieve that?

2a.
Al-Bukhaari (3011) and Muslim (154) narrated from Abu Moosa al-Ash'ari
(may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (blessings and peace
of Allah be upon him) said:
"There are three who will be given a double reward: a man who had a
slave woman whom he taught and taught her well, then he set her free
and married her – he will have a double reward; a believer from among
the people of the Book who believed (in his Prophet), then he believed
in the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and followed
him and believed in him– he will have a double reward;and a slave who
fulfils his duty towards Allaah and towards his master – he will have
a double reward."
See also the answer to question no. 11783 and 150930
Secondly:
With regard to what has happened between you and your parents of
differences in culture and religion, this is the same thing that
happens amonghuman beings. What has happened to them of divorce is
something that happens frequently, especially with repeated problems
that create serious friction between them.
What we advise you to do is to focus primarily on telling them about
the religion of Islam and calling them to it. If Allah blesses you by
guiding them, then there is the strong hope that they maybe
reconciled, in sha Allah. If it is decreed that they should remain
separated, they will have gained the true religion and will be
guaranteed salvation fromthe punishment of Allah.
In fact this is one of the greatest rights that they have over you,
that you should make them share this blessing that you enjoy, the
blessing of Islam and submission to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and
worshipping Him alone with no partneror associate. So do not spare any
effort in this matter, because it is an important mission, and you
will see its good effects, if Allah wills, in thisworld before the
Hereafter. Seek help in that by offering supplication (du'aa') for
them whilst striving to take practical measures in support of that
mission. You can also seek help from experienced people in your city
to achieve that. We ask Allah to guideyou and help you, and to accept
your righteous deeds and guide your parents to that which will bring
happiness in this world and in the Hereafter.
And Allah knows best.

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