Essence of Quranic Wisdom
English book, p. 55
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
When You Make a Mistake according to my own convictions. This is the best way to build a healthy society. A healthy society is not necessarily a uni-religious society; a healthy society is one which is based on religious freedom and religious tolerance. Mutual respect is not simply of moral value; it is also a great source of intellectual advancement. When you tolerate the ideology of others, you give others free rein to express their views, thus creating an atmosphere conducive to positive discussion and peaceful dialogue. And, positive discussion and peaceful dialogue invariably lead to intellectual challenges and ideological questioning. Respect for all cultures is, therefore, a factor which is greatly supportive of all kinds of intellectual development. The most important aspect of having respect for all cultures is that it eliminates all kinds of negative thinking. It helps you to discover the beauty of others’ thinking and way of life, which is vital if a healthy society is to be established. When You Make a Mistake One of the Quranic teachings is tawbah, which means repentance. When you make a mistake and do tawbah, the blessing of God will return to you. In the chapter Al-Tahrim (Prohibition), the Quran says: O believers, turn to God in sincere repentance, in the hope that your Lord will forgive you your bad

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