FROM MAULANA'S DESK

This concept has been described by a Sufi mystic in these words: ana al haq, that is, “I am the Truth.” Without doubt this concept is irrational for the simple reason that the experience shows that man has none of the divine qualities. The truth is that man is the created, neither is he the creator nor a part of the Creator. According to my experience, the only rational concept of God is monotheism. It is based on the concept of dualism, that man and God are separate and with distinct identities. God is the Creator, man is the created. There are two main sources of this spirituality. One is perusal in nature, the other is close affinity with God as a result of which one may receive inspirations from God. This is the real basis of spirituality. Undoubtedly, spirituality is the highest intellectual achievement for a human being and can be attained only by developing the conscious mind. o Maulana Wahiddudin Khan editor@thespiritofislam.org Spirituality is the highest intellectual achievement for a human being and can be attained only by developing the conscious mind. Golden Silence When one is silent, one’s focus is on the self rather than extraneous matters. One eschews superficiality and engages with deeper realities.