English book · The Spirit of Islam

Superiority Complex Leads to Evil CONTENTS

English book, p. 433

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

The True Seeker of Knowledge should say only what is proper to say, and remain silent on what is not in accordance with reality. Whatever he says should be an expression of the truth rather than an expression of his own self-glorification. Similarly, one who listens should also be a sincere listener. He should listen attentively and should take it in the sense in which the speaker wants it to be taken. THE TRUE SEEKER OF KNOWLEDGE Seek knowledge through scholars and intellectuals, through books and from the universe spread out in front of you. Each is a hidden source of Godconsciousness. A ccording to a tradition, the Prophet of Islam once observed: “Good questioning is the half of knowledge.” (Kanzul Ummal 29262) Who is the person who asks good or deep questions? He is one who has reflected upon the issue about which he has questions. Without a good acquaintance of the problem, no one can pose good questions. A

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