English book · The Book of Life

A Message of Hope

English book, p. 229

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

INSIGHTS OF THE WISE of falling leaves. But when seen in the light of the future, it signals the coming of a fresh and flourishing spring. This is the unchanging law of nature. This law applies both to the physical world and to human life. It never changes. Since the world was created based on this system, no one should despair. When every darkness eventually turns into light, why should anyone fear temporary conditions of difficulty? If a person faces difficulty, he should meet it with patience and wisdom, and strive to overcome it. And if he does not have the strength to struggle, even then he should trust God and wait for tomorrow. In this world, just as work is an act, waiting is also an act. If a person cannot show proof through action, then he should show proof through waiting. If his waiting is sincere, it is possible that he may gain through waiting what others are striving to achieve through effort. Nature’s system itself is moving towards its final outcome, provided a person has the patience to wait for the appointed time. There is an Arabic saying: “Many things that seem harmful turn out to be beneficial.” This is full of meaning. It tells us an important truth about life: in this world, no harm is only harm. Every difficulty is accompanied by ease. Every loss carries a hidden benefit. If a person faces a loss, he should not sink into despair. Instead, he should turn his mind towards thinking. It is possible that he may discover an opportunity that not only compensates for the loss but also brings him greater success.

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