Maturity
Al-Risala (English), February 1989, p. 22
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Maturity
1989 12 February 22 Maturity (262) In an article on maturity, Anne Landers writes:
“Maturity is the ability to control anger, and settle differences without violence or destruction. Maturity is patience, the willingness to give up immediate pleasure in favour of the long-term gain. Maturity is perseverance, sweating out a project despite setbacks. Maturity is unselfishness, responding to the needs of others. Maturity is the capacity to face unpleasantness and disappointment without becoming bitter. Maturity is humility. A mature person is able to say, “I was wrong.” And when he is proved right, he does not have to say, “I told you so.” Maturity means dependability, integrity, keeping one’s word. Maturity is the ability to live in peace with things we cannot change.”
That is to say that the truly mature person is one who cannot only bear with unpleasantness, but who can rise above negative reaction in situations of severe adversity; who can keep his emotions firmly under control, who, in the last analysis, is a man of iron character.
Maturity stands at the apex of human virtues. One who has this quality has reached the high point of humanity: he is the perfect man. It is such individuals who are the true achievers in life; who will carry their nation forward to success.
AL-RISALA (English)
We regret to announce that shortage of funds has obliged us to discontinue English edition of Al-Risala for an indefinite period. The April 1989 issue will in effect, be the last. However, should our financial circumstances improve at some future date, publication could, Insha Allah, be resumed.
President, The Islamic Centre
