English book · The Quran for All Humanity

MENTAL FRAME

English book, PDF p. 34

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Mental Frame ~ 34 ~ MENTAL FRAME Yet when We bestow favours on man, he turns his back and holds aloof. But when evil befalls him, he grows despondent. Say: ‘Each man behaves after his own fashion. But your Lord best knows who is best guided. (The Qur’an 17:83-84) It is common for a man to receive comforts in abundance and yet evince no signs of contentment or gratitude. If upbraided, he becomes obdurate. No viewpoint other than his own is acceptable to him. But when all his resources and props are taken away from him and he experiences helplessness he suddenly loses all hope and courage and is plunged in despair. In this world most people have such experiences. But there are very few who discover the truth as a result. They think that in this world where they have freedom, they may continue to show insolence and arrogance in the face of reality. Then what will be their state when Doomsday comes and they are

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