Importance of Education
English book, p. 122
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
PARENTING: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE in Gujarat and throughout the country. They have realized that blaming others is futile, and their efforts should focus on their education, development and empowerment. Undoubtedly, this shift in perspective is a positive trend. The world has entered a new era in the wake of the scientific revolution. While it was previously believed that ‘the sword was the key to power’ (i.e., physical strength equates to power), every aware individual now understands that knowledge is the true key to power. In the past, dominance in the world was determined by those who possessed swords, but now it belongs to those who know. This world is inherently competitive, and one will inevitably encounter challenging experiences from others. A foolish person dwells on past bitterness, whereas a wise person overcomes bitter memories, adopts the way of patience and tolerance, and spends all his energies building his future. The purpose of education is not only to find jobs; instead, its true purpose is to foster awareness within individuals. The root cause of all problems in this world is unawareness, and the solution to these problems lies in making people aware. They must understand the true nature of the issues, possess the

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