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Prof Farida Khanam<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>is an author, editor, translator, public speaker and former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Among her books are \u2018A Simple Guide to Islam\u2019 and \u2018A Study of World\u2019s Major Religions\u2019. She has translated into English many books authored by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Currently the chairperson of CPS International, she is a regular contributor of articles to various publications. Prof Khanam has edited Maulana\u2019s English translation of the Quran and has also translated his Urdu commentary on the Quran into English. She can be reached at\u00a0<\/span>spiritofislamperiodical@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR WITH PURPOSE AND WISDOM<\/b><\/h4>\n

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In<\/span> accordance<\/span> with<\/span> the<\/span> Common<\/span> Era<\/span> (CE)<\/span> calendar,<\/span> the commencement of a new year occurs on January 1<\/span>st<\/span>, and consequently, New Year\u2019s Day is universally celebrated on this date across the world. The observance of New Year\u2019s Day is marked by a collective hope that the forthcoming year will surpass its predecessor. However, this aspiration can be realized only by individuals who maintain a meticulous account of their actions and choices, as opposed to those who lead lives characterized by heedlessness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Embedded within the natural order of things is the inexorable passage of time. According to the laws of nature, each new day succeeds the previous one, resulting in the inexorable deduction of days from the finite span of human life. For instance, January 1, 2024, follows December 31, 2023, and inevitably, January 1, 2024, will too evolve into a historical footnote. In this transient world, novelty succumbs to antiquity, and every circumstance ultimately transitions into the annals of the past. While the past cannot be resurrected, it does hold within it a treasury of experiences from which one can glean invaluable wisdom. This immutable principle is ingrained in the very fabric of existence.<\/span><\/p>\n

In light of this, it is incumbent upon every individual to engage in introspection as a primary duty. A truly successful person is one who conducts a continuous self-evaluation, taking stock of what was gained<\/span>
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and lost in the preceding year. This introspective exercise serves as a foundation for crafting a more refined and strategic plan for the approaching year. It is crucial to emphasize that this self-accounting is a deeply personal endeavour, and while guidance and counsel from others may be sought, the actual process of self-appraisal cannot be outsourced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A truly successful person is one who conducts a continuous self- evaluation, taking stock of what was gained and lost in the preceding year. This introspective exercise serves as a foundation for crafting a more refined and <\/span>strategic plan for the approaching year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The celebration of New Year\u2019s Day symbolizes hope and renewal. Yet, the fulfillment of this aspiration hinges on a person\u2019s capacity for self-assessment and learning from the past. A diary, as suggested by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, can serve as a valuable instrument in this pursuit, aiding in the development of <\/span><\/p>\n

intellectual faculties and fostering a deeper understanding of one\u2019s own journey in the context of life\u2019s ever-turning wheel. As we approach the dawn of each new year, it is this deliberate reflection and self- accounting that empowers individuals to navigate the path ahead with greater clarity and purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We bring you two articles every issue under the headings of ‘Personal Experiences’ and ‘Journey towards God-realization’ of our mentor and founder of CPS International Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (1925-2021). Though he is no more with us, we feel the presence of his guiding spirit motivating us <\/span>through his teachings and his advice. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maulana, through his study of science, religion, psychology and the experiences of his own life, enlightens about the path to discovery of God through one\u2019s journey of life. A discovery of this kind involves pondering on the Word of God, converting one\u2019s material experiences into spiritual insights, constant introspection, and contemplating on the numerous phenomena of the universe. <\/span><\/p>\n

The journey of realization begins with a questing spirit. Seeking is an intellectual journey. If a person is sincere and honest in his discovery of God, if there is no negativity in his thinking, if he is free from prejudices, if he has become a completely complex-free soul, attainment of God-realization is as certain as the dawn of light after the rising of the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The greatest success in this world is to live life in such a manner that you should not have an iota of negative thought against any person. You should depart from this world with a totally positive mindset. This is my last discovery in this <\/span>world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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-Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (1925-2021) <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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