Ideology of Peace
PEACE IN ISLAM
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The creation plan in this present world has been
devised in such a manner that there is no escape
from grievances. This being so, the moment the
thought of complaining first takes shape in the
mind, it should be immediately dismissed. The
complaint, if constantly recalled or revived,
becomes so entrenched in the memory that it can
never be thrust aside. In such a situation, wisdom
lies in nipping complaints in the bud. Failing this,
complaining will gradually become a permanent
part of one’s psyche, and then one’s thinking will
acquire a negative character. Others, will appear as
enemies. Given a chance, the complainant will not
then hesitate to engage in violence against the
targets of his complaints, even if he himself suffers
in consequence.
What is the formula for putting an end to
complaints at the very outset? It is to give serious
thought to the following verse of the Quran:
And whatever misfortune befalls you, is due
to what your own hands have wrought.
(42:30)
