YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
The remedy for ignorance is asking questions. (Prophet Muhammad)
The spirit of enquiry is the hallmark of an open society and the above saying of the Prophet aptly illustrates this principle. A culture of curiosity and open-mindedness will foster development in any society by motivating its members to learn enthusiastically and enrich their knowledge. This is because awareness of one’s ignorance is half of knowledge, as it becomes a stepping-stone to seeking and finding answers. A questioning mind is like a flowing river that is replenished with fresh thoughts and ideas and continues on its journey.
What do we mean by purification?
Purification means to purify the mind of all kinds of bias and negativity.
What qualities make one a super-achiever in the world?
Being strong and being honest are two desirable human qualities. Strong refers to physical strength and honest refers to spiritual strength; both are equally important. One who has these two qualities can be described as a well-equipped person. These two qualities make one a super-achiever in this world.
What is honesty?
An honest person is one who is a trustworthy person. This quality is also vital to the betterment of social living. The best society is one whose members are entirely trustworthy and responsible. Trustworthy individuals make trustworthy societies, and trustworthy societies make trustworthy nations and trustworthy nations provide the basis for better international relationships.
What are the qualities required to be a good member of the society?
Members of the society should be each other’s well-wishers. They should try to avoid creating problems for others. Everyone should, from others’ point of view, be predictable in character. All members of society must refrain from ill-feeling towards their fellow men.
What is well-wishing?
Well-wishing means that every member of a society is free of hatred for others, and is able to remain detached from the bad experiences which are the fault of others. A well-wisher is able to love other members of society in spite of grievances.
What is the cause of misunderstanding in social life?
Misunderstanding is a common phenomenon of social life. People tend to believe everything that is reported to them without scrutiny. It is a common experience that those who report do it selectively or in a partial manner. This creates misunderstanding.
What is the remedy to avoid misunderstanding?
According to the teachings of the Quran the principle to be followed is that if you are going to form a positive opinion about a person, then scrutiny is not necessary. But, when you feel that you are forming a negative opinion about a person then you have to investigate the matter with utmost seriousness before forming the opinion.
In a world full of conflict and differences there is a very important question: from where to begin?
The answer is to accept the status quo in controversial matters and divert your activities to the non-confrontational field. The confrontational approach involves a very serious loss, that is, waste of time and energy, while the non-confrontational method makes it possible to devote all your time and energy towards achieving your goal.
Which is the best policy to follow in this world of competition and challenge?
The policy of wait and see is the best policy in this world, and it is this policy that is called patience. Impatience means not waiting but jumping into the situation without thinking about the consequences. Patience means wisdom-based thinking.
What do you mean by wisdom and practicality?
Practical wisdom means : opting for the less than ideal when the ideal is not achievable. It is very important for every individual, for controversy is a part of life. In the midst of controversy, everyone tries to produce an ideal solution. But the fact is that, in most cases, the ideal cannot be achieved. The best formula, therefore, is for everyone to opt for the possible. One should not go after what is clearly impossible. This is the meaning of practical wisdom.
