Spirit of Islam, Nov-Dec 2023

FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S DESK Prof Farida Khanam is an author, editor, translator, public speaker and former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Among her books are ‘A Simple Guide to Islam’ and ‘A Study of World’s Major Religions’. She has translated into English many books authored by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Currently the chairperson of CPS International, she is a regular contributor of articles to various publications. Prof Khanam has edited Maulana’s English translation of the Quran and has also translated his Urdu commentary on the Quran into English. She can be reached at spiritofislamperiodical@gmail.com CHARACTER OF A TRUE MAN R OBERT GREENE is an American author and speaker known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He was born in 1959. He is the author of five best selling books. In a short video, he introduced his book The Laws of Human Nature. While introducing The Laws of Human Nature, the recognition of a high personality is stated as follows: I want you to focus not on people’s charming exterior, on their funny words, on their wit, on their charisma. Instead, focus on that deep inner quality, that core character, because that’s who they really are. Your character is creating what happens to you in life. There’s the famous quote of the ancient philosopher Heraclitus “Character is Fate”. He emphasizes that we should embrace our uniqueness and not be afraid to be different from others. We should be adaptable and flexible in order to deal with the challenges that life throws at us. We should be willing to learn from our mistakes and be open to new experiences. This quote of his is often presented: A Positive Attitude Helps You Tackle Challenges. An ideal character embodies a blend of attributes that yield success. Such a character is marked by astute judgment, adaptability, and strategic thinking. Greene emphasizes the importance of self-reliance,