FROM THE SPIRITUAL TREE — Heavenly Personality
Spirit of Islam, Apr 2014, p. 25
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.
that his heart is completely devoid of feelings such as hatred and vengeance; who is able to control anger; who does not react negatively to situations; who can respond with love despite hatred from others; who can do good to people selflessly; who is able to live amongst people while considering all of them as his brothers and sisters; who averts all evil, seeking out the company of angels; who patiently bears all complaints; who carries out his duties and asks his rights from God — these are those superior qualities which will make a person deserving of entering Paradise. o Second chance better than the first Sir Isaac Newton (1643–1727), the well-known British scientist, was born in a farmer’s family. Initially, his mother wanted him to pursue the family vocation of farming. She started him on the job to learn the techniques of farming but he failed. Later, Newton was sent to school where he started his education, excelled and soon emerged as one of the greatest champions of modern science. This story has a great lesson. And that is, if you are not successful at first, it should not dishearten you; because there may be a second chance waiting for you that may prove to be better than the first. No Need for Disappointment Recognition always comes after rejection. It is a law of nature. If you find that one door is closed for you, don’t stop your journey, try to know the other door. And, you will happily find that there was one who was ready to receive you.

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