SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES FOR GOD’S EXISTENCE
Spirit of Islam, May-June 2026, p. 34
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.
I n 1986, a book published in America titled Peak Performers presented a study of individuals who had achieved extraordinary success in their respective fields. The central idea highlighted by the author was simple yet powerful: when a person is driven by a great mission, it awakens within them a hidden energy that propels them towards exceptional performance. Ordinary individuals, under the influence of a higher purpose, can rise far beyond their usual capabilities. A striking example of this principle can be seen in the American space programme. When the United States set out to send a man to the moon, it was not merely a technical project; it was a mission that captured the imagination of an entire nation. Thousands of scientists, engineers, and workers were involved in this effort. One computer programmer associated with the project later remarked that something remarkable occurred as the work progressed. People who had previously considered themselves ordinary suddenly began performing at an extraordinary level. Their efficiency, dedication, and creativity increased manifold. Within a relatively short span of about eighteen months, tasks that would normally have taken years were completed with astonishing speed. When asked about the reason behind this transformation, a project manager pointed towards the moon and said: “People have dreamed of going there for thousands of years—and now we are going to do it.” This sense of participating in a historic and meaningful mission ignited a passion that transformed average workers into super performers. This phenomenon is not limited to large scientific endeavours. History and everyday life provide many similar examples. Consider the story of a young student from a small village who aspires to become a doctor. Despite limited resources, he studies under streetlights, borrows books, and sacrifices comfort. What sustains him is not mere ambition, but a mission—to serve humanity and uplift his family. Such SUPER PERFORMERS Driven by Purpose

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