THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE UNIVERSE JOURNEY TOWARDS GOD-REALIZATION

A team from BBC London’s Urdu department visited the state of Gujarat in India, where they specifically met with the Muslim community and compiled a report on the subject. I became aware of this report through the publication of BBC London on July 22, 2004. The publication revealed a significant shift among the Muslims of Gujarat. Education has become a paramount concern for every Muslim in the state, with everyone emphasizing the importance of educating their children. This represents a new trend. After 1947, Indian Muslims experienced ongoing unrest, being caught in a cycle of grievances and protests. After more than half a century, it became evident that this approach proved unsuccessful. Now, for the first time, Muslims have adopted a mindset that recognizes dwelling on revenge and bitter experiences of the past as futile endeavours. They now focus on education, progress and construction, leaving the thirst for revenge behind. This modern trend can be summed up in the following phrase: “Forget the past, educate the children.” In light of the events after 1947, Indian Muslims collectively fell into a psychology of reaction. I began advocating for positive thinking as the key to a meaningful life. I initiated my effort in 1965 through the weekly Nida-e-Millat in Lucknow. From 1967 onwards, I continued this work through the weekly Al-Jamiat in Delhi. In 1976, I launched the monthly publication Al-Risala from Delhi, furthering my efforts in a more organized manner. Additionally, I wrote articles supporting this message in various newspapers and journals nationwide. Through extensive travels, gatherings, and meetings, I conveyed this positive IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION PERSONAL EXPERIENCES The purpose of education is not only to find jobs; instead, its true purpose is to foster awareness within individuals. The root cause of all problems in this world is unawareness, and the solution to these problems lies in making people aware.