Spiritual Values from the Quran

approach. The conciliatory approach always minimizes the problem, while the confrontational approach aggravates matters, while leaving the initial problem unsolved. The fact is that you are not living on an isolated island; you are bound to live in society. You have no option other than to live with others, with a family, with a society, with a nation – this list goes on to international affairs. In such a situation, you cannot afford to live on your own. If you become egocentric and ignore other people, you will unnecessarily make others your rivals, so the best policy is to accept others, adopting the policy of adjustment. You have to avoid all kinds of clash, so that you may save your energy and your time. Adopting the policy of reconciliation is not just a question of being accommodating towards others. It is much more than that. It allows you to continue your journey of life without any break. It saves you from deviation and permits you to dedicate your life more and more to worthy goals. The best policy, therefore, is to rid oneself of the confrontational mentality at the very outset. Why Revenge is Not an Option According to Quranic teachings, revenge is not an option. Revenge only increases the problem. The chapter Al-Nahl One positive contribution of death is that it makes you live in contentment, and contentment is the only source of peace and a tension-free life.