A BELIEVER

distract the believer from achieving positive goals. And just as a cool breeze will enable the flower to retain its beauty for its natural lifespan, so will a peaceful atmosphere enable the believer to fulfil the obligations of divine worship in a spirit of great serenity. Peace is thus central to the life of the believer. Today’s turbulent times place the additional responsibility on all true believers to actively participate in peace efforts. It is not about participating from a comfort level but doing it with dedication and complete devotion. Islam is a religion of peace and peace is a universal law of nature. That is because God loves the condition of peace, and disapproves of any state of unrest. God’s predilection for peace is reason enough for the believer also to love peace. In no circumstances will the true believer ever tolerate the disruption of peace. o Wise Approach Every person lives between two things—his desires and the external situation. By simply running after your desires you cannot achieve your goals. One must know the external situation, circumstances and opportunities. You can achieve your personal target only by taking into consideration these external factors. It is this realistic approach that is the wise approach.