MOTIVATION IS GREATER THAN FAVOUR
Spirit of Islam, Sept 2017, p. 19
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.
all. In fact, the story of rags to riches is the story of every successful family or successful person. There are numerous examples of people rising to a high position through their own struggle, while their children turned out to be dull. The reason is very simple. The father started his life with the spirit of discontent, while his children started their lives with the spirit of contentment. It was this reason that was responsible for the difference between father and sons. A person who is born into a poor family and achieves success by way of struggle achieves an additional thing which is more important than wealth—that is, intellectual development. His circumstances automatically develop an intellectual struggle in his mind. This struggle unfolds his inner capacity, and consequently he emerges as an intellectually developed person. One who is born in a state of affluence might become intellectually dwarfed, while one who is born in poor circumstances might emerge as an intellectual giant. The laws of nature are greater than everything else. They are eternal: they cannot be changed. The law of nature in this regard tells that it is not ease but effort, not facility but difficulty that makes men. o Nature does not discriminate between one person and another. Nature’s gifts come to everyone on an equal basis. It is the receiver himself who either utilizes them or fails to do so. Secret of Reform God has placed the secret of reform and progress in the silent transformation of individuals, you cannot hope to progress by stirring up agitation and strife.

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