One of the wisdoms behind this is...

One of the wisdoms behind this is, due to the nicety of one of them, all may look respectable. He has kept His friends hidden so that all may become honorable with this honor and that all may, due to the probability that the other one is God’s friend, appear respectable. But if it were to be recognized, then others would be unconcerned. Had He said: “endeared the faith to some of you” many Muslims might become disappointed and say: This does not concern us.

The last part of this verse says: “these it is that are the followers of a right way.” That is the people of guidance, those who walk on the path of truth, the fortunate ones. So this is both in accordance with the fact and also as per the apparent meaning of the verse. The people of guidance among Muslims are always in minority. It is so, rather from the first day of creation until the final Day of Judgment.

﴿وَقَلِيلٌ مِنْ عِبَادِي الشَّكُورُ﴾ “…and very few of My servants are grateful.” [^1] It also means reformation or improvement, meaning: Those who have reformed themselves from every angle and in every respect. There is no corruption or mischief in any of their deeds. Their deeds and words are true. The beliefs in their hearts are also correct and so their morals are good. Of course this group is small.

Most of the people have not reached this stage and it is obvious from their quarrels and disputes. In other words, as was also hinted yesterday, excepting this little group, the remaining Muslims are lustful and slave of their desires. Everyone wishes that things should be as desired by them, by they religious or other than religious. Hearts of the people are never ready to recognize one another. Reconciliation between two groups of Muslim O those who have become pious and competent!

O believers whom God favored! Have no more disputes with others. You have given up desires, lusts and greed and have attained agreement and peacefulness. If there is a quarrel between two groups of Muslims; if they draw swords against one another; if they point guns at one another, you, who have reformed, should not sit at rest. It is your duty to make peace between the two parties. O reformed ones!

You must not sit restfully if there is a dispute or quarrel in your families, among your relatives. Make reconciliation between them. The way of brining peace is that, first you should know the root cause of the dispute or unrest. Where is the point of leakage of unrest, plug it. See with whom is the truth.

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