It is Necessary to Let Go of Certain Things
English book, p. 17
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
IT IS NECESSARY TO LET GO OF CERTAIN THINGS To fulfil essential obligations, one must practice patience and contentment in less significant matters. But people prioritize things on their home front and neglect important matters concerning religion. W hile passing the road near Ajmeri Gate in Delhi, I overheard a bangle seller woman whispering, “If I wear a thousand rupees saree, I won’t be able to care for my children.” The bangle seller sitting next to her had criticized her ordinary saree. In response, the woman explained that she could indeed buy a better saree, but its cost would burden her to the extent that she would have nothing to spend on raising and educating her children. This simple truth applies to everyone’s life. Every individual knows that to fulfil their essential obligations; they must practice patience and contentment in less significant matters. They must be willing to settle for less in certain areas to attain more in others. This principle applies to both the poor and the rich. The poor must reduce their necessities to adhere

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