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out, both in the present as well as in the future. A key prerequisite
for the proper functioning of a democratic system is good education.
Education is as important as the democratic framework itself. Without
good education, a good democracy cannot be established. Therefore,
the most important agenda for the winning party should be to provide
good education to the citizens of the country.

Democracy is a political boon for a nation, but to turn this potential
into actuality, we need such masters of democracy who can fulfil their
responsibility with complete sincerity and honesty. o
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
editor@thespiritofislam.org

Sailing Safely

We must never lose sight of the fact that we
are not lone travellers on this earth. There are
always others who are trying to race ahead of
us in this world of competition. The resulting
situation can be approached in two entirely
different ways. One is to collide with anything
which obstructs our path. The other is to
circumvent obstacles and then to go on our
way. Clearly, the first is self-destructive, while
the second in avoiding confrontations, is much
more likely to prove advantageous.

A ship which sails straight at a rock or an
iceberg is doomed. It is the ship which veers
temporarily off its course to avoid the reefs
which will eventually sail safely into harbour.

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