Maintain A Balance
English book, p. 89
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maintain A Balance The answer to this has already been given by the Creator Himself: patience and avoidance. In a world full of enemies, the only way to succeed is to steer clear of conflicts. When faced with provocation, unpleasantness, and harmful experiences, they should be ignored. For greater benefit, one should accept minor losses. The same principle of enmity applies to animals in the jungle. What do the animals do? Each one, guided by nature, keeps a safe distance from enemies or rivals. This is the only natural principle that has sustained jungle life for millions of years. Maintaining a safe distance is a natural principle. In the Quran, this is called ‘I’raaz’ (avoidance). On the road, you keep a safe distance from other vehicles to ensure you successfully complete your journey and reach your destination. This same principle is essential at home, in the marketplace, and in all aspects of social life. Everywhere, we must keep ourselves at a safe distance from others. It is the only way to succeed in this world; without it, a successful life is not possible. MAINTAIN A BALANCE Athletes perform a show called tightrope walking. In this, two poles are set up in a field, and a thick rope is stretched between them. A boy stands on the rope on his feet, holding a long pole in both hands. Using this pole to keep

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