FROM THE SPIRITUAL TREE
There is a tree beside my house. I call it the 'Spiritual Tree'. I derive spiritual inspiration from it. A tree is an evergrowing being that was initially a seed possessing the potential of becoming a full-grown tree. A seed takes food from the universe around it and then grows into a tree. The same is true with spirituality, the desire for which is intrinsic to, and an integral part of, the very nature of, every human being. To realize this spirituality, Man must derive spiritual food from the universe around him. A tree converts carbon-dioxide into oxygen; a spiritual person is one who can take positive lessons from negative situations. From this perspective, a tree is an embodiment of a spiritual personality. — Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
THE DISCOVERY OF OUR HELPLESSNESS
AS a created being, man is in the complete sense, a helpless creature. However, for the purpose of the test of mankind it appears as if he is in control and possesses the power to direct his life. Man should reach beyond this apparent feeling of control and discover his helplessness. This is a great discovery within which lies all the secrets to his success.
The discovery of helplessness is the greatest discovery for any man. This discovery gives him great prospects for remembering and beseeching his Lord. It gives him the opportunity to say:
Oh Lord! You have created man as a helpless being. All Power is only with you and all helplessness is in man. In such a situation, You cannot afford to be indifferent towards me. This is against your Glory as the Creator and Sustainer that You can be indifferent towards Your helpless creatures. It is imperative that between You and Your creation there should be a relationship of a Giver towards the deprived. Only such a relationship befits the glory of God the Beneficent the Merciful.
This is the type of supplication which is considered in the Hadith as the one which will definitely be responded to by God Almighty. When man sincerely beseeches his Lord:
Oh God, You have created me a helpless being, so now you cannot be indifferent towards me.
Discover your helplessness. This is a great discovery within which lies all the secrets to success.
When a man calls out to his Lord in such a manner, God's mercy reaches him in return faster than the speed of light. God's response is so swift that it welcomes the supplication, rather than the supplication requesting God's response.
Recognition always comes after rejection. It is a law of nature.
If you find that one door is closed for you, don’t stop your journey,
try to know the other door. And, you will happily find that
there was one who was ready to receive you.