The Moral Vision
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
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GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP
THEMSELVES
A young aspiring Muslim student from Azamgarh,
A.M. Khan by name, stood nervously before the
Principal of Hindu College. “Sir, I should very
much like to be admitted to the B.Sc. course in your
college.” The reaction was sharp. “The admissions
are closed. How do you expect to be admitted in the
month of October when you are already several
months late with your applications.” Unforeseen
circumstances had prevented young Khan from
applying sooner, but he simply said, “It would be
extremely kind of you if you would help me.” Then
he added hesitatingly, “One whole year will be
wasted for me if I am not granted admission.” The
Principal’s reply was stern. “There is just no
question of further admissions.”
The principal talked in such an offhand manner that
it should have been obvious that there was no point
in persisting. Even so the student was determined
to try his luck, although all he really expected was
to be asked to leave the room immediately. On
seeing the insistence of the student, the principal
