Peace in the Quran

meet Sudha’s teacher, who told the doctor of his pupil’s ardent and undying passion for dancing. The doctor replied: “Sudha will be able to dance like anyone with normal limbs. Only she shall have to be tough enough to put in the extra effort and bear initial pain.” When Sudha learnt of this, she immediately readied herself for the initial pain. She resumed her pursuit in earnest, and by putting in extra effort, she once again perfected her performance. Her first post-accident appearance was in Bombay on April 1, 1984. Dance critics, who had seen her perform before the amputation, said that she was dancing better now than before, and that it was difficult to tell which leg was artificial. One may be beset by the most grievous handicaps in life, but, it is always possible to rise above them, as Sudha Chandran did. However, one must be willing to endure some “initial pain;” and put in some “extra effort” to achieve one’s goal. □ Islamic Activism A ddressing the Prophet Muhammad  the Quran enjoins: “Therefore, bear up patiently as did the steadfast apostles before you. Bear up with patience and do not seek to hurry on their doom.” (46:35) That is, showing restraint in adverse situations and refraining from negative reaction form the basic principles of