Character Assassination

which this kind of baneful habit can be eliminated from society. Character assassination is more dangerous than physical assassination. Any society that ignores this heinous practice is callous and inhuman. Don’t be a Slave to Your Desires Desires are an integral part of human nature. All men and women have a strong tilt towards fulfilling their desires and this is their greatest weakness. Pointing out the gravity of this failing, the chapter Al-Jathiyah (Kneeling) of the Quran admonishes us on this subject in alarming terms: Consider the one who has taken his own desire as a deity, whom God allows to stray in the face of knowledge, sealing his ears and heart and covering his eyes—who can guide such a person after God [has abandoned him]? Will you not take heed? (45:23) Desire is an essential part of one’s personality. But it is like grease to an engine and not like the driver of that engine. Desire can serve as a motive force, but mindless yielding to desire will lead to disaster. If you want to be successful, try to steer your life in a rational manner. Don’t give it over to