Ignore them Politely
English book, p. 203
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Ignore them Politely The first kind of dua can be made by only using the words of a dictionary, but the second kind of dua requires something more; that is, a deep realization of God, high trust upon God, and great love and sentiments towards God. It is these kinds of qualities which enable one to make that kind of dua which is called super dua. Ignore them Politely L ife is a series of different kinds of experiences, both good and bad. When we have a good experience, that suits us perfectly well, but what to do when we have some bad experience? The Quran gives us a very simple answer: Avoid any unpleasantness by remaining non-committal. This principle is set forth in the chapter Al-Muzzammil (The Wrapped One) of the Quran. When the Prophet of Islam started his mission in Makkah in 610 AD, the situation was highly unfavourable. Often he faced unwanted situations, and at that juncture this verse was revealed in the Quran: Bear patiently with what they say, and ignore them politely. (73:10) In such a predicament, patience is not a passive attitude; it demonstrates great wisdom. When you keep your patience, you are saving your time and energy. Being patient in a difficult situation means that if you sense that the other party is not in a responsive mood, you should adopt the principle of avoidance, give him an evasive reply and then proceed with your own affairs. It is only if you see that the other party is listening to you in earnest that you should present your point of view to them. This principle is very important in social life. Society is a combination

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