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Quranic Wisdom

This law of nature means that the minority is always in an
advantageous position. It can overcome the majority. Every
minority is potentially in a position to give a gift to the world,
that is, a new civilization.
It is this law of nature that is mentioned in the chapter Al-
Baqarah (The Heifer) of the Quran in these words:

How often has a small group prevailed against a large
group by God’s command. (2:249).

In this Quranic verse, “command” refers to a universal law
of nature. It is this law of nature that stimulates a minority to
become a creative minority, provided its leadership is wise and
plays a positive role.

Journey towards

Final Destination

he well-known American evangelist Billy Graham (b.
T1918) narrates one of his life’s experiences. Once he received
an urgent message from an American statesman who wanted to
meet him at the earliest. On receiving this message, Billy Graham
cancelled his appointments and immediately set out to meet
this man. When he arrived at the statesman’s palatial home, he
was immediately taken to a room, where Billy Graham and the
statesman sat on chairs facing one another. Then, in a serious
tone, the statesman said to Billy Graham: “You see, I am an old
man. Life has lost all meaning. I am ready to take a fateful leap
into the unknown. Young man, can you give me a ray of hope?”
(The Secret of Happiness, Billy Graham, 1955, p. 2)
This is a common question. Every man and woman,

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