DISCOVER SOMETHING EVERY DAY
Spirit of Islam, Sep-Oct 2026, p. 19
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.
control to prevent an external event from becoming an internal disturbance. The unwise person asks, “How can I teach him a lesson?” The wise person asks, “How can I protect myself from negativity?” Overlooking provocation is not defeat. Remaining calm is not cowardice. Both are forms of selfprotection. The greatest victory is not defeating the person who has offended you. The greatest victory is refusing to become a victim of your own anger. When provoked, remember just two words: save yourself. To save yourself means refusing to allow another person’s bad behaviour to enter your mind and destroy your inner balance. His behaviour belongs to him; your response belongs to you. Every situation has two aspects: one positive, the other negative. To ignore the negative and discover the positive is the art of life.

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