Spirit of Islam · TRY, TRY, AND TRY AGAIN — Seeking Success

TRY, TRY, AND TRY AGAIN — Seeking Success

Spirit of Islam, June 2013, p. 24

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.

in a few days. He had to spend 'fifteen years' realizing his goal. Only after a fifteen-year stint had it been possible for him to become a racing champion. In truth, no success is possible in this world without working for 'fifteen years'. It is God alone who has the power to achieve instant success. But God has not created this world on the basis of instant success. Man must learn his lesson and should not fritter away his time in futile efforts. In truth, no success is possible in this world without working for 'fifteen years'. In this world of God, innumerable events are taking place; all of which are based on eternal, immutable laws. Not even a blade of grass grows here on the ground as a result of wishful thinking; not even an ant can manage to live by ignoring the realities of life. How is it possible then for man to change divine laws? The only condition to succeed is continuous effort, that is, to make such unflagging efforts, as are essential to achieve the desired objectives in the world of God, according to the law of God. By following the same principle we can achieve success in this world; and it is this very principle which will bring us success in the next world. Nihil Est Melius Quam Vita Diligentissima. Nothing is better than a most diligent life.

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