100 Principles for Purposeful Living

The companion of the Prophet, Umar ibn al-Khattab, said, "Kill falsehood by remaining silent about it." (Hilyatul Awliya, Vol. 1, p. 55) This statement shows the power of silence. There is a well-known saying that it takes two hands to clap. If you retaliate falsehood with falsehood, it will gain more support. On the contrary, if you adopt the method of silence, the falsehood will vanish on its own. If you refrain from retaliation, the forces of nature will mobilize in your support. They will accomplish your job better than you. 22. Living in Hope Hasan al-Basri said that “courage is a part of faith.” (Jami Bayan al-Ilm, No. 622) This is because faith in God gives man the greatest trust, and this trust makes him courageous. But in this world, man is often faced with unfavorable circumstances which lead him to despair. If a person believes in God, he will not lose hope until the end. Faith in God gives him confidence, whatever the odds. 23. Sustainable Action The Prophet of Islam said: “The most pleasing deed in the sight of God is that which is durable.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 6464) Any real success in this world always takes time, so the best course of action is that which is sustainable. Therefore, a result-oriented action in this world is sustainable. Such an action is in accordance with the law of nature. This is real action. The man should plan his actions before taking an initiative. He should review all related matters. He should make a thorough assessment of his abilities and available resources, as well as the