BREAKING THE BONDS OF TIME

would have been able to leave on time. As it was, he missed one of the greatest opportunities of his life, because at the crucial moment he showed a lack of interest and enthusiasm. It is clear from the contrast in the attitude of these in­dividuals that the constraints of time can easily be overcome by keen­ness and enthusiasm, but that where these elements are lacking, even the least time-bound of ventures are likely to fail. o The relationship between Islam and a believer should be like that of a dye and water. Islam should merge with the believer’s whole being, it should enter into his thoughts, moulding his intellect in its own fashion.