THE SYSTEM OF NATURE

It is evident that contemporary Muslims are dealing with certain issues. Muslim writers and speakers constantly discuss these issues day and night. Their overall view is that all these problems stem from oppression and conspiracies by others. They believe that Muslims’ problems result from these conspiracies and that the solution is to fight against them.

But this is just flawed thinking, and this flawed thinking is our biggest problem. The mistake these people make is that they treat a law of nature as if it were a conspiracy by other communities. It is like blaming human beings for the mud that appears after rainfall.

It is a law of nature that human beings compete in this world, with one group challenging another. Because of this natural order, people are often jolted by others—individuals or groups move ahead by pushing others aside. This very system becomes a driving force for human progress.

In such a situation, if the affected group complains and protests, it will not bring any real benefit. Instead, they should rebuild their strength. They should adopt the principle of patience and prepare themselves. By embracing the idea of making up for losses, they should take action on their own.

In the present age, new sources of power have emerged— such as technology and scientific education. Muslims have fallen behind other communities in these fields, and as a result, they find themselves vulnerable everywhere. The only solution is for Muslims to overcome their intellectual and practical shortcomings to such an extent that their progress itself becomes a strong competitor to others.

This is the only viable path to success in this world. As for the current style of protest politics and agitation-based demands, Muslims will gain nothing from them—even if such protests continue for another hundred years. These protests are not directed against human beings; they are, in effect, directed against the Creator of nature. And who can ever succeed by opposing the Creator of nature?