A single human weakness cannot be considered in isolation. It has to be looked upon as being representative of the entire personality. If an individual proves unreliable in one matter, he is likely to evince the same unreliability in other matters.
By gentleness one can win people’s hearts. Harshness only drives people further away. By forgiving someone for his ill treatment, one awakens in him a sense of shame. Whereas by returning evil for evil, a reaction of revenge and retaliation is produced.
Eid al-Fitr means ‘festival or celebration of breaking the fast’. On the day of Eid, every Muslim must take the pledge that he would fulfil his responsibilities towards his fellow beings.
Fasting is a training in humility. Realizing that greatness belongs to God alone one realizes one’s own helplessness, ijz. This helplessness (ijz) is the greatest motivational force in the life of a person. It revolutionizes one’s whole personality and mind.
