English book · Essence of Quranic Wisdom

Ignore them Politely

English book, p. 96

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

In such a situation, adopting the above Quranic formula, ‘Live and let live’, which is based on a practical principle, is the only common sense solution. It means simply that you should live by your own principles and let other people live by their own principles. This is maturity, this is adjustment, this is the positive way of life. ‘Ignore them politely’ means deal with them in a positive manner. If the questions put to you are of a contentious nature, respond to them in an indirect way or simply change the subject. To change the subject is also a polite way of answering. This kind of answer shows maturity and a disciplined mind. Moreover, it is the sign of a strong personality. Life in a State of Urgency One of the most important teachings of the Quran concerns death. Death is the end of the life of every man and woman, but no one knows when it will come. The Quran refers to this fact in the chapter Luqman (Luqman): No soul knows what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die. Surely, God is allknowing, all-aware. (31:34) Death is like an individual earthquake. Everyone is doomed to die, but no one knows when he is going to face this

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