English book · The Spirit of Islam

Superiority Complex Leads to Evil CONTENTS

English book, p. 310

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

arrogance in controversial matters. Those concerned must refrain from making personal pride an issue. The way of reflection and control should be adopted rather than the way of emotionalism or provocation. Where confrontation closes the door to progress, reconciliation opens the door to it. ACKNOWLEDGING SOMEONE AMOUNTS TO THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GOD Special merit of a person is a direct gift from God. When we acknowledge someone’s contribution, it amounts to the acknowledgment of God. W hen a person fails to acknowledge someone’s excellence, the reason behind it is always the fear that in acknowledging others’ greatness, his own stature will become diminished. But he forgets that by doing so, he is incurring a very great loss and that is that his stature will become diminished forever in the eyes of God.

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