October 6, 2008

Evil can have no beginning, but from pride, nor any end but from humility.

Wisdom in Islam (Urdu Lecture)

The Quran tells us that the Prophet of Islam was sent to give ‘hikmah’ or wisdom to the people of the world. One such wisdom that the Prophet of Islam shared with others was what at first appearance looks as the worst of fates; soon takes on the aspect of a stepping-stone to better things. Using this wisdom, one can see advantage in disadvantage and bright prospects in murky situations. When he is able to do this, he can then plan for the future, with a greater guarantee that he will be able to surmount all obstacles in his path. Islam – through the Quran and Sunnah – is full of such divine wisdom. Only if one is able to develop such creativity in oneself and discover high thinking, is one able to become a wise person.