Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 256
! ! 256 Do not be Afraid o f Disagreement The second issue I wish to draw the Lajna’s attention to is that when a Jama'at begins to work under a system, difference s in opinion will occur among the members , for they were previously unaccustomed to functioning under this system. One should not be disconcerted by such disagreements. These differences uncover shortcomings in the system, which are usually created when work is in its initial stage. Shortcomings in law s are only discovered when challenged by lawyers and in this way , the law progresses to wards improvement. Thus, if disagreement occurs in Lajna ’s work , do not become anxious because the differences draw attention towards deficiencies and reveal the flaws of others. As a result, the rules become more and more comprehensive and subsequently the work improves as the law progresses towards perfection. Therefore, do not fret over a difference of opinion, rather, it should be valued. Take note. T he Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said: َر ْﺣ َﻤ ٌﺔ ا t ﻣ ﱠ u vِ w ا ْﺧ ِﺘ َﻼ ُف Difference am ong my followers is a blessing. Th e form of disagreement being mentioned here is the one that takes place within an organization and an association which serves under Khilafat. Of course, any disagreement which is confrontational and ou t of line leads to destruction. When each group declares to leave aside their differences whenever they run contrary to the rules or the system and if they pledge to work according to the system in place then such disagreement does not cause harm rather , it is beneficial. The Lajna members should remember that there is a vast scope of work before them. There are such tasks which await them, that as of now they are unable to comprehend. There was a time when I would speak to Lajna members, and I would tell them what to do. After listening to my speech , the members would say, “We have understood your speech very well, but tell us what we should do?” I would then repeat my discourse and again they would say they had listened