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The Law of Nature

English book, p. 216

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

even though two individuals may be brothers and children of the same father, differences can appear between them. These differences happen according to the laws of nature and do not necessarily cause any real harm. In the example mentioned, the brother who achieved great success had children who enjoyed playing and entertainment and did not work hard. However, the children of the less successful brother were motivated by a strong work ethic. The lack of progress their father experienced became a catalyst for them. They started to work diligently day and night. As a result, the situation changed in the next generation. The successful brother’s sons, having become negligent, did not accomplish much, while the hardworking sons of the other brother made significant progress, making up for their father’s setbacks. Within a single generation, the entire story changed. One brother received his rewards in the present, while the other received them in the future. Ultimately, they both ended up equal. This is a law of nature in this world. This law applies to individuals as well as to nations. Throughout history, if one nation falls behind another, it should not become discouraged or frustrated. Because what has happened is temporary, not eternal. The cycles of history will continue, and soon the world will see that those who were ahead have fallen back, while those who were behind have moved to the front. “History is shaped by nature, not by any human,” is a very meaningful statement by someone. Whenever a nation finds itself oppressed compared to another, it should understand that what has happened is governed by the laws of nature, not by someone’s tyranny. Therefore, one should focus

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