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Quranic Wisdom

objectively. What is the criterion of whether a person has found
the truth or not? The criterion is nothing other than the person
himself. If a new personality has emerged in the concerned
person, then it is a sign that he or she has achieved the truth.
This revolutionary change is evident in his or her thinking,
speech, behaviour, dealings, habits, and so on. The personality
of one who has found the truth is not identical to that of one
who has yet to find the truth. It is a fact that all these things
must reflect in the life of the concerned person. If a person was
previously insincere, and has now become sincere; previously he
was emotional, and now he is a realist, previously he was negative
and now he is positive, previously he was a speaker, and now he is
a listener, then you can safely assume that he has found the truth.
One who finds the truth becomes like a tree that is planted in
its proper habitat. Truthfulness serves as a habitat for both men
and women. Truthfulness provides an atmosphere in which they
can flourish forever.

Say no to Double Standards

ccording to the Quran, it is a sign of bad character to have
Adouble standards. Two verses of the chapter Al-Saff (Ranks)
are of relevance:
O faithful! Why do you say one thing and do another?
It is most hateful to God that you do not practise what
you preach. (61:2-3)
Having double standards is anathema in this world. It is a
kind of hypocrisy and hypocrisy is completely unwanted in Islam
as well as in nature. A person with double standards believes
himself to be a good person, but in the eyes of others, he is
certainly a bad person. Double standards are alien to personal

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