The Teachings of Islam
Thinking on a Higher Plane
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THINKING ON A HIGHER PLANE
In stormy weather, small, weak-winged birds are
trapped by the storm. Large birds, with their strong
wings, can fly above it. A person who can ride
above his circumstances is like one of these big
birds which can ride any storm.
Likewise there are two levels of thinking. Some
think in relation to their immediate circumstances.
Their thoughts are inextricably linked to the issues
in which they are involved. Others, like big birds of
the storm, rise above their immediate situation.
Their thoughts are not affected by circumstances.
They form their opinions on a higher level.
Believers think in ‘big bird’ style. They rise above
their circumstances. Even when in trouble, they are
thankful to God. In the most distraught of
conditions they stick to their religion. They are
benevolent and just towards others, even if they
have grievances against them. Their personalities
develop irrespective of circumstances. They are not
products of situations, dwelling as they do outside
