Spirit of Islam · YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Spirit of Islam, July-August 2026, p. 46

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.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The remedy for ignorance is asking questions. (Prophet Muhammad) The spirit of enquiry is the hallmark of an open society and the above saying of the Prophet aptly illustrates this principle. A culture of curiosity and open-mindedness will foster development in any society by motivating its members to learn enthusiastically and enrich their knowledge. This is because awareness of one’s ignorance is half of knowledge, as it becomes a stepping-stone to seeking and finding answers. A questioning mind is like a flowing river that is replenished with fresh thoughts and ideas and continues on its journey. How can the current generation find God? The current generation can find God not through inherited rituals or blind faith, but through conscious reflection—observing the intricate design of the universe and the inner voice of conscience. God is not a distant figure to be searched for, but a reality that reveals itself when a person honestly seeks truth with an open mind and a sincere heart. A person walking through a desert stumbles upon a beautiful palace with perfectly arranged architecture, running water, and furnished rooms. Even without seeing the builder, they would immediately conclude a conscious, intelligent architect must have designed it. Similarly, every atom in the cosmos—from the precise tilt of the Earth to the DNA code in a single cell—points to a Master Designer. The current generation, overwhelmed by technology and distractions, can rediscover this truth by pausing to reflect on everyday signs: a leaf’s veins, the rhythm of day and night, or the feeling of gratitude after a moment of calm. Such reflection, free from dogma, naturally leads to an awareness of a Creator—a personal discovery that makes faith both rational and transformative. How can a student save himself from frustration that stems from re-exams and paper leaks? Frustration from re-exams and paper leaks often arises when a student ties their self-worth entirely to external results, grades, and academic recognition. The way out is to shift focus from outcome to effort: see each re-exam not as a punishment but as a second chance to master the subject, and view paper leaks as a reminder that shortcuts never build real knowledge. The key

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