With the end of the 14th century Hijrah, a whole era
of Islam has come to an end. With the beginning of
the 15th century we are now on the threshold of a
new era—and one of great promise, for we are
fortunate in having around us all the circumstances
most conducive to the creation of a new and great
era of Islam.
When the darkness of the night gives way to the
light of the sun, it is nature’s silent way of
announcing that one revolution of night and day is
over and that with a fresh day, a fresh life is
beginning, and that with the light of day, the
wayfarer may take courage and hope to reach his
destination. The morning sun sheds light on two
views of life. One backward looking, one forward
looking. One is of the opportunities left behind,
while the other is of the opportunities still ahead,
waiting to be seized. He who uses his opportunities
well will surely be successful in life. In this world of
trial and competition, however, opportunities
appear as such only to those who are capable of
availing of them. Fail to grasp them and you will
find that opportunity seldom knocks twice. Success,
in other words, means the immediate exploitation
of existing opportunities.
No one can make his start from yesterday. If a start
is to be made, it must be from now, today. Those
who choose to live in the past can expect little other
than a steady deterioration of their circumstances
and final annihilation.
Forget lost opportunities and learn to make full use
of the chances of today. Just remember that the day
once gone is gone never to return, and you may
expect no quarter to be given you by the relentless
march of time. Strike while the iron is hot, and
success will surely come your way.
Ref - The Moral Vision
- by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
