English book · The Spirit of Islam

Superiority Complex Leads to Evil CONTENTS

English book, p. 482

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

A SYMPATHETIC ATTITUDE TOWARDS FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS A true human being is magnanimous. He benefits others, even when he is not expecting any return from them. His munificence is unconditional. A ccording to a tradition, the Prophet of Islam once observed: “Do not underestimate good words, even if it is just meeting people with a cheerful countenance.” (Sahih Muslim 2626) A good society is composed of good people, and good people are those who are beneficent, who lead their lives in this world as giver members. Those who have something of substance should share it with others and if they do possesses very little they should give whatever they have. The essence of humanity is well-wishing. There should be feelings of sympathy and well-wishing in the heart of everyone for all others. This is the real criterion

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