English book · UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

Safe Harbour On Both Sides

English book, p. 318

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

the principle of avoiding unnecessary conflict and making use of available opportunities. Think of it this way: when you drive your vehicle on a road, you see many others driving as well. You don’t crash into them—you navigate carefully, making room for others while continuing your own journey. This is exactly how life works. None of us lives in isolation. The world is filled with people, each moving forward on their own path. The secret of a successful life lies in respecting others, giving them space, and simultaneously continuing on your own path. Giving space to others is the surest way to ensure your own safe and successful journey. India is a land of many religions and cultures. It is not possible to convert everyone to a single religion or cultural identity. Any attempt to do so will only damage the social fabric of the nation. Unity does not mean uniformity. Rather, unity in diversity is the principle that is both realistic and fruitful. Today, the greatest need in our country is tolerance. Tolerance means that while firmly following your own path, you respect the path chosen by others. This principle has guided our nation for centuries, and it will continue to do so

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