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Leave the Problem Pending

monotheism (tawhid), in the hopes that this formula would work
and that some day the problem of the idols would be solved in
due course, possibly without any direct intervention.

This formula revealed in the Quran was apparently religious in
its application, but it applies equally to secular problems. Based
on the law of nature, it gives us a proper starting point, the most
important aspect of any problematic situation. The right starting
point leads you to your goal, while the wrong starting point leads
you nowhere.

Start from what is possible today and you will
attain, by tomorrow, what is apparently impossible.

All difficult situations have their problems, but at the same
time there are always certain opportunities in-built in these
situations. If you start your task by harping on your problems
or obstacles, then it is like putting the cart before the horse. In
this world there is only one starting point, and that is based on
opportunities rather than on problems.

Choosing to start with a problem is an act of emotional
reaction, while launching out from the basis of opportunities
shows great wisdom. It means: Start from what is possible today
and you will attain, by tomorrow, what is apparently impossible.
Leaving the problem pending is not inaction. It is, in fact,
based on deep wisdom. By adopting this method you can save
yourself from futile confrontation and can devote all your energy
to achieving your goal.
This formula is based on practical wisdom, and practical
wisdom is the only workable formula in this world.

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