THE POWER OF TRUST
Spirit of Islam, July-August 2026, p. 29
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.
Charity means giving from one’s wealth to those in need. Just as your own needs compel you to spend on yourself, you should not remain indifferent to the needs of others. person does not look at the world through the lens of hatred or victimhood. Instead, he focuses on opportunities for dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. The world contains enough challenges without our adding unnecessary negativity to it. If we fill our hearts with suspicion, we will find reasons to be unhappy. But if we fill our hearts with goodwill, we will discover countless reasons to appreciate humanity. The lesson of my journey was simple yet profound: learn to live with love and positive thinking. Do not give hatred and violence any place in your heart. Trust in the goodness that God has placed within human nature. When you do so, you will find that the world becomes a friendlier place, and your own life becomes richer, happier, and more meaningful. Maulana Iqbal Oomeri

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