istidraj

A condition in which someone receives the "VIP route" in life (smooth fortune, complete facilities, 24/7 screen time) even though their behavior is lacking or far from God. A satirical backronym of "istimewa derajatnya" (Indonesian for "heightened degree"), it's actually a death trap before finally being "slammed" into harsh reality. This condition is the opposite of "self-improvement", as the person feels they are always right while actually drifting.

Man, a friend of mine gets unlimited screen time from his dad even though he never prays. Damn, that's "istidraj"; I'd rather be a little overwhelmed in getting more screen time from my parents but have a calm heart.

istidraj by Emotional Cruiser April 23, 2026