I have been studying hard for a standardized exam, making Duaa and a Nadhr, but there seems to be obstacles in my way. How can I differentiate between a divine test and my own shortcomings?

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I have been studying hard for a standardized exam, making Duaa and a Nadhr, but there seems to be obstacles in my way. How can I differentiate between a divine test and my own shortcomings?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

We need to do our best in studying and preparing whatever we can to achieve our aims, then seek from Allah (SWT) to grant us our aims. Divine test is always in our life in different shapes and situations.

Wassalam.