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Leniency at all Times

Moses but to humankind in general. It is relevant everywhere—in
the family, in society, in national life as well as in international
life. It is applicable to both religious and secular matters. There
is no alternative: everyone must follow this pattern
Moses followed the above divine guidance, but according
to both the Quran and the Bible, Pharaoh did not choose to
accept his advice. This does not mean that one should doubt the
veracity of this guidance. This Quranic guidance is absolute, with
no exception whatsoever. Both men and women must follow this
guidance as such, without any regard for the result. Sometimes
the result may not be positive: nevertheless, this principle must
be adhered to in all situations.

If the desired result is to be attained, it must be done by
leniency or should not be done at all. Here you have only one
choice: to adhere to this principle. If there is no instant result,
then we have to wait and hope that the future will bring the
desired result.
Leniency is not an act of cowardice or an act of retreat. In
fact, it is a sign principled behaviour and a mark of sublime
character. In the long run it can vanquish all. Only leniency can
give you the required result, for the opposite behaviour will prove
to be counter-productive. This teaching is eternal in nature. It
is as relevant to the present times and it was to the times of the
Prophet Moses. No negative consequences can cast any doubt on
its veracity. It is an everlasting truth.

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