Quranic Wisdom

This law of nature means that the minority is always in an advantageous position. It can overcome the majority. Every minority is potentially in a position to give a gift to the world, that is, a new civilization. It is this law of nature that is mentioned in the chapter AlBaqarah (The Heifer) of the Quran in these words: How often has a small group prevailed against a large group by God’s command. (2:249). In this Quranic verse, “command” refers to a universal law of nature. It is this law of nature that stimulates a minority to become a creative minority, provided its leadership is wise and plays a positive role. Journey towards Final Destination T he well-known American evangelist Billy Graham (b. 1918) narrates one of his life’s experiences. Once he received an urgent message from an American statesman who wanted to meet him at the earliest. On receiving this message, Billy Graham cancelled his appointments and immediately set out to meet this man. When he arrived at the statesman’s palatial home, he was immediately taken to a room, where Billy Graham and the statesman sat on chairs facing one another. Then, in a serious tone, the statesman said to Billy Graham: “You see, I am an old man. Life has lost all meaning. I am ready to take a fateful leap into the unknown. Young man, can you give me a ray of hope?” (The Secret of Happiness, Billy Graham, 1955, p. 2) This is a common question. Every man and woman,