Quranic Wisdom

It is Quality that Matter woman’s emotions. There is no social ill that cannot be set right by this two-point formula. But it must also be accepted that to err is human, so whenever you err and some man or woman becomes negative towards you, do not hesitate but at once admit your mistake and say: “Sorry, I was wrong.” This short sentence will prove to be magical in its effect and the whole situation will instantly be normalized. This is the miracle of tawbah. Tawbah is an instrument of self-correction, initiating a process of self re-assessment. This process is vital, as it enhances your intellectual calibre and increases your capacity for analysis. This, in turn, leads to spiritual development. People have no difficulty in saying: “O God, forgive me.” But when it comes to a human problem, they are reluctant to say: “O brother, please forgive me.” This kind of hesitation is against the spirit of faith. A true man of faith will say to another: “Forgive me,” just as easily as he says to God: “O Lord, forgive me.” Tawbah is an inner spirit, a readiness to atone for every kind of mistake. It is Quality that Matters I n the chapter Al-Baqarah (The Heifer), the Quran sets forth an important law of nature, which pertains to the most important factors in life’s struggle. The translation of the relevant verse is as follows: But those of them who believed that they would meet God replied, ‘Many a small group, by God’s command, has prevailed against a large group. For God is with those who are patient in adversity.’ (2:249) According to this Quranic verse, in the quantification of virtues, there are two factors in life which are of prime