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Reflections on Communal Riots

necessary positive and meaningful efforts to change the
situation in which he finds himself.
The fact of the matter is that Muslim leaders want
to do nothing more than issue statements and fiery
speeches against others. Spouting fiery rhetoric is their
means of maintaining their leadership position. They
are not ready to engage in any practical work at all. Had
this not been the case, their approach would have been
entirely different.

In life, if you want to make any headway, you must
try to avail of the existing opportunities. No matter how
difficult or unfavourable the situation you find yourself
in might seem, and no matter how bad the situation
might become, such factors and opportunities are
always available.

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