AN INTERVIEW WITH PROF. FARIDA KHANAM

the creation plan of God. She also undertook the task of translating Maulana's literature into Hindi. One should not have a complaining attitude. One must make sure not to complain about the lack of opportunity, but use the opportunity that one has. You can carry Islamic literature with you when you go somewhere, and give that literature to people you meet. What is your guidance for Muslim women for the CPS mission in particular? Women already have certain responsibilities at home. They have to take care of their children. Any extra time that they get after household chores, they should spend it for the cause of the mission. They should read Maulana’s books and understand them fully. They should read the Quran and apply it in life. They should share their discoveries and experiences with their family. We have many examples where one woman started working in this fashion in her family, and then her whole family supported her in this mission. If you do not get a chance to go out, you can share these with the visitors such as friends and relatives. By the grace of God, this mission is now spreading all over the world. Inshallah, it will continue to spread in the same way and women will have a huge role in it. Women can play a revolutionary role in Islamic missionary tasks. Inshallah (God willing), they will be declared deserving for entering Paradise. This is a mission by which we develop our personality. Many untoward incidents happen to us, we face big troubles in life. Problems arise but if we are intellectually developed human beings, then we can solve the problem ourselves. Otherwise, you will see many people commit suicide out of sheer frustration and depression. It has been said that people in CPS don’t suffer from tension and frustration. This is an incorrect explanation. A person is born in this world with one’s share of problems. But here, we know how to handle tension. We are able to immediately convert a negative experience into a positive lesson. We convert negativity into positivity. We have developed the ability to easily curb tension and transform it into positivity. And most importantly we have obtained a purpose of life, of presenting the message of Islam in the modern idiom to the world. Thank you very much Aapa. You have patiently answered my questions. Your life is an inspiration for us. May Almighty God keep you in good health! May you continue to guide and inspire us! o