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It is Quality that Matters

woman’s emotions. There is no social ill that cannot be set right
by this two-point formula. But it must also be accepted that to
err is human, so whenever you err and some man or woman
becomes negative towards you, do not hesitate but at once admit
your mistake and say: “Sorry, I was wrong.” This short sentence
will prove to be magical in its effect and the whole situation will
instantly be normalized. This is the miracle of tawbah.
Tawbah is an instrument of self-correction, initiating a process
of self re-assessment. This process is vital, as it enhances your
intellectual calibre and increases your capacity for analysis. This,
in turn, leads to spiritual development.

People have no difficulty in saying: “O God, forgive me.” But
when it comes to a human problem, they are reluctant to say: “O
brother, please forgive me.” This kind of hesitation is against the
spirit of faith. A true man of faith will say to another: “Forgive
me,” just as easily as he says to God: “O Lord, forgive me.” Tawbah
is an inner spirit, a readiness to atone for every kind of mistake.

It is Quality that Matters

n the chapter Al-Baqarah (The Heifer), the Quran sets forth an
Iimportant law of nature, which pertains to the most important
factors in life’s struggle. The translation of the relevant verse is
as follows:
But those of them who believed that they would meet
God replied, ‘Many a small group, by God’s command,
has prevailed against a large group. For God is with
those who are patient in adversity.’ (2:249)

According to this Quranic verse, in the quantification
of virtues, there are two factors in life which are of prime

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