Page 45 - True Wisdom Described in the Qur'an

EXAMPLES OF WISDOM

IN EVERYDAY LIFE

rom the beginning of the book we have mentioned how
wisdom can be acquired and improved. However, the
F important thing is for people to learn how to apply wis-
dom in their lives and find out where and when they can use it.
Wisdom is not a quality that comes about with great inventions
or something that enables success only in important areas of our
lives. On the contrary, it is reflected in our daily lives, from
cleaning to eating, from clothing to art. For this reason, we will
give examples of how wisdom is applied to everyday life in this
chapter.

THE THOUGHT PROCESSES OF A WISE PERSON
Above all else, the wise person thinks of how he can earn
Allah’s approval at all times. He analyses everything that goes
on around him and, abiding by his conscience, decides what is
the best thing for him to do in that situation.
He never restrains his thoughts, he thinks freely. His horizon
is as broad as possible. He is freed of all bigotry, baseless fears
and dogmas.
Because he doesn’t place any limits on his thoughts, he al-
ways comes up with ideas which are straightforward but very
effective.
He never occupies his mind with unnecessary thoughts. He
never spends his time on things that will not benefit him, that
will waste his time, or that will hinder him from spending time