The Moral Vision

Publisher’s Note ~ 10 ~ PUBLISHER’S NOTE This anthology of articles by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is designed to illustrate the science of life which the author has derived from one of the basic principles of the Qur’an: “Every hardship comes with ease.” (94:56). In his view, failure in life is a common occurrence, but that coupled with a positive attitude, it can be transformed into success. Failure, on the other hand, coupled with a negative attitude is again failure. The author gives examples from daily life. Supported by relevant quotations from the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, to show that there is no end to the possibilities of success in life for the individual who can take a lesson from failure. He also cautions that life’s tribulations must be faced with patience, perseverance and compassion. All the articles in this anthology have appeared from time to time in Al-Risala.