Spirit of Islam · HOW TO AVOID TENSION

HOW TO AVOID TENSION

Spirit of Islam, Sept-Oct 2021, p. 12

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.

stress are the result of trying to achieve things that are not achievable in this world. The problem is that people judge things by a wrong yardstick; they judge their achievements by an ideal yardstick. This is unrealistic. The realistic formula is: use the ideal yardstick only when judging your personality development. But when it comes to your material needs, use a different yardstick. Here, you have to realize that only less than ideal can be achieved. If you want to have a tension-free life in this world, adopt the realistic approach. Don’t run after your desires, for, in reality, they are impossible to fulfil. o will remain in darkness in the midst of light and will be unable to find God in the midst of God's signs. A BIASED MIND

The printed page

‹ Previous page Next page › About this issue Open in the reader

Printed page