Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 323
! ! 323 Women view themselves as weak, but that is nothing to be proud of. Men never complain of being tired , however women complain of their weakness and frailty after having simply walked to a train. Unfortunately, they pass this sentiment onto their daughters , which is not desirable. Those who wish to make progress do not express their weakness. The more a person puts themselves through hardship the more they progress. Therefore, in or der to progress in your faith and spirituality, put yourself through hardship. You will naturally then become accustomed to it. Muslims have lagged behind others , for they have never attempted to excel others. Maulana Ishmael Shah i d r h worked hard to hone his swimming skills in order to surpass others. Therefore , in the skills of sewing, education, teaching and lecturing you should surpas s women of the other nations. Excel others in good deeds. Analyze yourselves to assess if you have this spirit within yourselves. Strive in order to excel other women. If you have given jewelry to charity, it is God Almighty’s promise that you will receive gold and silver jewelry many times over. There was a time when Muslims dominated the world, but now they have been disgraced. God Almighty has said that those who break divine laws will come to a miserable end. T hey end up as slaves. Rid yourself of laziness and obliviousness and inculcate courage and steadfastness within yourselves. If God Almighty has blessed you with children, may He also bless you with the ability to instill good moral training in them. I will also pray [for this].