THE PATH OF MODERATION

A Sensible Path

Balance and moderation are a hallmark of a mature person. They indicate that one is free from wild emotionalism and superficiality.

"You should adopt the way of balance and moderation." The Prophet of Islam said to his Companions. (Musnad Ahmad).

BALANCE and moderation apply to every aspect of our lives. When we walk and speak, we should observe balance and moderation. So, too, in our worship, in our expenditure and in our help to others.

In the same way, if we develop differences with someone, we should maintain our balance. We should try to sort out our differences through respectful dialogue. If we resolve the issue in this way, it is well and good. But if that does not happen, we should seek to maintain good relations despite our differences. We should agree to disagree.

Balance and moderation are a hallmark of a mature person. They indicate that one is free from wild emotionalism and superficiality and that when one speaks or acts, one does so only after carefully thinking about the matter. Such a person’s behaviour is controlled by reason, not by emotions.