A Truth of Nature
Al-Risala (English), June 1990, p. 16
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.
A Truth of Nature
1990 6 June 16 A Truth of Nature (209) C.P. Dole has rightly said: “Goodwill is the mightiest force in the universe.” These words were not idly spoken, for they express a fact of nature. Suppose you speak harshly to a friend, dishonour him, ill-treat him. You will find that this causes him to forget all about his friendship with you. He will be overwhelmed with the urge to take his revenge on you. The friend who was showering you with flowers will now feel like throwing stones at you. However, if you speak sweetly to someone you consider an enemy, meet his needs, help him in time of trouble, give him a glass of cold water when he is thirsty, you will find that he has suddenly changed. One who appeared to be your sworn enemy has now become your friend and well-wisher.
By endowing man with the ability to be magnanimous, even to an enemy, God has given us a great gift. He has made it possible even for the empty-handed man to conquer others – by kindness. It takes bullets to kill lions and wolves, but all it takes to conquer man is the merest hint of good behaviour. Man is easily subjugated in this way. But fools make heavy weather of this simplest of tasks.
