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Quranic Wisdom

an immoral act, he becomes disturbed. But in such a situation,
there are two options: to show a negative reaction or give a
positive response.

Anger is a negative reaction. But a true believer is one who
has the ability to give a positive response at that time. A negative
response arises out of hate, whereas a positive response flows from
love and compassion. A true believer must develop compassion
in that situation. He must try to reform his bad habits. He must
try to de-condition his conditioning. The message of the Quranic
verse is: Do not give a hateful reaction but try rather to give a
compassionate response.

Anger is generally the result of provocation and provocation
is a test of your capacity to exercise self-control. It helps to view
provocation simply as a challenge to your imperturbability. So at
the time of provocation, prove to be a person who can maintain
his equilibrium and rise above all irritants. Be the master of your
negative sentiments. This upholds the true dignity of human
beings, both men and women.

Hopeful Beginning

ismillah hir rehman ir rahim is the first verse of the Quran. It is
Brepeated no less than one hundred and fourteen times. This
repetition shows that, according to the Quran, this verse has
great importance in the scheme of things given in the Quran.

The translation of this verse is: “In the name of God, the
Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” The Prophet of Islam said
that at the beginning of everything you do you should recite this
verse. So, one can say that this is the word of beginning.
Beginning in this way is very important. It gives you great hope.

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