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INTRODUCTION TO AL-ISLAMspiritual strain. As human beings we have an inclination towards
weakness, and a tendency to give in to it when we are under great
strain. That is why we must be patient with each other. In our
efforts to improve the lives of our fellow men, we must remem-
ber to be tolerant of each other's thoughts. We should not nag, ag-
gravate, jeer or poke fun at each other. Prophet Muhammad sg
told us to pass over small faults. We should not constantly remind
people of the minor shortcomings in their lives. Instead we should
let our own behavior speak for us. When they see that we don't
share their faults, we will be giving them the inducement they need
in order to change their behavior.
A man once asked Prophet Muhammad Sg to advise him. The
Prophet said, "Don't be angry."103 The man repeated his question
twice and Prophet Muhammad jg repeated his answer. We know
that passion has been likened to a wild horse, and that it is one of
the most difficult things for a human being to control. But we will
never be successful in life until we first learn to control our pas-
sions. That is the key.
weakness, and a tendency to give in to it when we are under great
strain. That is why we must be patient with each other. In our
efforts to improve the lives of our fellow men, we must remem-
ber to be tolerant of each other's thoughts. We should not nag, ag-
gravate, jeer or poke fun at each other. Prophet Muhammad sg
told us to pass over small faults. We should not constantly remind
people of the minor shortcomings in their lives. Instead we should
let our own behavior speak for us. When they see that we don't
share their faults, we will be giving them the inducement they need
in order to change their behavior.
A man once asked Prophet Muhammad Sg to advise him. The
Prophet said, "Don't be angry."103 The man repeated his question
twice and Prophet Muhammad jg repeated his answer. We know
that passion has been likened to a wild horse, and that it is one of
the most difficult things for a human being to control. But we will
never be successful in life until we first learn to control our pas-
sions. That is the key.