The Sunday Guardian

The Secondary Role

The Secondary Role The Sunday Guardian | March 14, 2010 | Page 10

According to the Islamic principle, all human beings, both men and women, are equal. But it is also a fact that every man is Mr. Different and every woman is Ms. Different. In such a situation, Islam gives a very practical formula – people are equal as regards respect, but they are different in the roles they play in life.

Ways of Self-Correction

Ways of Self-Correction The Sunday Guardian | March 21, 2010 | Page 10

A story in chapter The Earthquake of the Quran gives us a great lesson. It is said that once a man came to the prophet and after some discussion, he accepted Islam. Then the prophet said to him: “Stay with Ali – one of his companions – for your further training.”

Advice of a Wise Man

Advice of a Wise Man The Sunday Guardian | March 28, 2010 | Page 10

The thirty-first chapter of Quran is named after Luqman. Luqman was not a prophet, but he was a wise man. He lived before the advent of Islam. He gave some advice to his son, a part of which is as follows: “O my son! Though it be but the weight of a grain of mustard seed and though it be hidden in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth, God will bring it forth… say your prayers, and enjoin good, and forbid evil, and endure patiently whatever may befall you. surely, this is something which requires firm resolve.