کتابِ زندگی | مولانا وحید الدین خان

The universe, apart from humanity, operates on very firm laws. Everything in the universe has a set code. It always follows that code. Every object, by acting according to this code, reaches its stage of completion. Similarly, there is a set code established by Nature for human life. The person who follows this code succeeds in this world. The person who deviates from this set code remains unsuccessful and disappointed here.

The book under review is an explanation of this principle of nature from various aspects. This book is divided into three chapters.

Safahat-e-Hikmat

Awraq-e-Hikmat

Mazameen-e-Hikmat

In the first chapter of this book, the author tells us who a mature person is. He explains that maturity is when a person controls their anger; maturity is another name for tolerance and steadfastness; continuing to work for the completion of a plan despite obstacles, helping others in their needs; a mature person is capable of saying, "I was wrong."

The author writes that great success is achieved only by the person who puts all their energy into one task. Many people have the habit of dividing their strength. They do not focus themselves on one center, which is why they leave this world having lived an incomplete life. Every task demands a person's full strength.

The author explains a principle of living life in this book: do not get angry, and if for some reason you become angry, cool it down by not responding with anger. You will then see that the person you thought was your enemy has become like a close friend to you.

Some instructive sentences from this book:

If there is love and openness for others in the heart instead of narrowness and hatred, softness in behavior instead of hardness, and sweetness on the tongue instead of bitterness, then the whole world can be filled with peace and tranquility.

The method to avoid the consequences of hearing false news is very simple: after hearing something, do not believe it until it has been verified through direct sources.

Whoever is content with the lesser will eventually succeed in capturing the greater as well.

Whenever a person feels that they lack capital, resources, or equipment, they should increase their mental effort. Their mental effort will compensate for every other deficiency.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan's writing style is very unique as he teaches lessons through events. You must read this book. May Allah grant us the ability to learn and teach. Ameen.

Courtesy: Muhammad Umar Masood