all feelings of gratitude, we risk eternal loss. And, no believer can
possibly afford to adopt this counterproductive attitude.
Living in God
The case of Muslims in present times is that, while believing in God,
they have allowed their focus upon Him to become diminished. This
is the sole reason for Muslims suffering from negative thinking. This
is so common in Muslims of the present day, that we can hardly find
an exception, whether among men or among women. Their writing
and speeches are all expressions of negative thinking.
What is the reason for this negative train of thought? In actual
fact, it is the result of some grievance. Every Muslim harbours some
grievance against someone or the other. Some have usurped their
land, others have attacked their country, yet others have made
derogatory remarks on Islam, someone has denied justice to them,
others try to discriminate against them, etc. Today all the Muslims
give voice to such complaints. It is their grievance which has turned
almost every Muslim negative. But negative thinking should be seen
in the context of making something other than God one’s main
concern.
FindingGod is tofind the greatest thing. Onewho has discovered
God becomes so highly elevated in his thinking that all else pales
into insignificance. Finding or losing something material is of no
consequence. He starts living by the maxim: you can take away from
me whatever you want, but you cannot take away God.
This attitude turns a believer into a positive thinker to the
ultimate extent. He harbours not even one iota of hatred for anyone,
nor does he fall a prey to despair or frustration.
Do not waste time
What is the reason for man coming to the world? Has he come
here to establish the rule of his choice on earth? No, He has come
here to develop himself according to the will of the Lord. Man has
been granted a very limited period of time in this world, during
which engaging in anything which is of no avail in the Hereafter is
to destroy oneself forever. Only that person will be held successful
after death who has developed his personality in accordance with
the will of the Lord.
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The Dawn Over Kashmir
