English book · THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

An Example of Noble Character

English book, p. 307

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

WOMEN OF PARADISE In worldly life, it is essential for human beings to live together. No man or woman can live in complete isolation from others. And since everyone has different capabilities and temperaments, living together will inevitably lead to differences and grievances. In such a scenario, the only practical approach is to overlook complaints and adopt the principle of graceful cooperation. Often, a single flaw in a partner becomes visible and immediately discourages the other, leading them to withdraw from the relationship altogether. But if they reflect deeply, they will find that every seemingly unfavourable situation contains one or more favourable aspects. For example, if a man or woman lacks outward charm, they may possess exceptional practical abilities. If their temperament is slightly unpleasant, they may also have significant intellectual potential. If someone starts out with limited financial means, they might have the capability to achieve great success through hard work in the future. This is the system of nature—and the system of nature does not change. WOMEN’S ETHICS Morality refers to the way a person behaves socially in their interactions and dealings with others. In Islam, it is a clear command that at every such moment, people must act with

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