WORLD RELIGIONS AND THE SPIRIT OF TOLERANCE

environment. We can’t change this creation plan, so the only realistic option is to adjust with others. Adjustment means not reacting, trying to change others, becoming negative, or taking the situation as an obstacle. Instead, we manage it smoothly. In every situation, we have two options: adjust with others or opt for non-adjustment. Nonadjustment will only worsen our problems, causing stress, mental disturbance, and wasted time and energy. Adjustment, on the other hand, will instantly free our minds, save us from negativity, and help us follow the formula: ‘save yourself’. When we can’t change others, change ourselves. This behaviour is called adjustment. The present world tests us with various thorns, such as negativity, false issues, and worldly desires. These thorns disturb our minds and lead us away from virtue. They are like thorns lining the path of life, and we fear getting entangled and trapped. To avoid these thorns, the wise man travels life’s paths by gathering his clothes. This way, he can continue his journey unhindered. However, he must always be aware of the need to protect himself. He must avoid entanglement, not get entangled. Humans are naturally inclined to choose the right path. Therefore, we must be vigilant against obstacles that hinder our progress. Guided by our upright nature, we will continue on the right path until we meet our Lord. 4. Shunning Idleness The second Caliph, Umar ibn Khattab, often expressed his disappointment when he discovered that people he had come to like were idle. He believed that idleness made people worthless. Idleness is a great evil that wastes talents and leaves people unqualified for life. A student who is too lazy to study will never learn or develop their critical thinking skills. Their failure in exams will leave them without the qualifications needed for good jobs. Without a foundation, they will drift from job to job. Even those who have qualified themselves cannot afford to rest on their laurels. Many delay entering a profession due to waiting for the right job. However, idleness is not a viable option. People may resort to idleness when they lack economic pressures, such as inheriting wealth or