Islam is therefore contrary to stubbornness and prejudice.

Islam is therefore contrary to stubbornness and prejudice. From the Islamic point of view, the search for ‘truth' is like the search for a lost property. For instance, if you have lost your wedding ring you don't mind who brings it to you; whether they are from the same party, religion, creed, colour, social status, friend or not, as long as it is found. Such finding shall be truth for a Muslim. Stubbornness is also a natural result of prejudice.

Once a person forms a prejudice towards another person or situation, it can make stubborn. In your search for truth promise yourself not to form any opinion beforehand about anything. Avoid any pre-judgment by insufficient knowledge,…