English book · The Spirit of Islam

Superiority Complex Leads to Evil CONTENTS

English book, p. 387

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

TOLERANCE IS A PRACTICAL NEED For harmony and progress in society the only practical formula is to follow tolerance and forbearance. Human civilization cannot evolve without this spirit. W henever a number of people lead their lives along with others, there are bound to be differences between them and complaints will certainly rise from them. This will happen in the family, in society, in a country and in international life. At whatever level a person lives and establishes relations, it is unavoidable that there will be unpleasantness— even evil. What should be done in such a situation? The answer to this question is tolerance. In such a situation, people and groups should deal with others according to the spirit of tolerance and forbearance. Making progress while living together is the only practicable way to

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