The Detroit Address — Page 35
35 A true Muslim never feels any danger from any direction. Therefore, inculcate self-respect—which is a definite outcome of a strong relationship with God. Those who know how to live in humility, God walks with them. The Holy Prophet sas knew his exalted status and commanded respect yet he was extremely humble. This is the balance created by Islam. Humble as well as exalted, these attractive personalities manifest themselves and emerge on the horizon through Islam. May God bless America with such a community. All weaknesses may be removed by the sheer Grace of Allah. Try to examine your present condition by profound self-analy- sis. With compassion and love, after looking thoroughly into their condition, make your brothers understand it is urgent! A great task is in front of us. We are far behind the pace of time, and we need to address our weaknesses immediately to become a foot soldier in God’s army. If we do not measure up to the challenge, then in place of winning others over, we will lose our own children to Satan. If you do not learn to grow and do not attempt to make your society dominant over the other society, the other will definitely overcome you. You will become weak and less in numbers. Take heed from these lessons of history. These are immutable laws that are being taught to us by human history. You will not be treated differ- ently. This is a nation’s unalterable destiny—past and future. Therefore, re-examine the situation with prayers and seeking forgiveness, and develop strength of character based upon humbleness. Anyone who apparently belongs to a specific