The Unity of Muslims — Page 13
13 The above were examples of differences that are natural, but others are acquired still. For example, one person is highly educated whilst another has minimum literacy. Or individuals speak different languages, such as Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Pashto, Hindi, and Chinese. Moreover, differences also extend to habitats. People reside in cold, hot, or temperate countries; they inhabit lands with chilling winds or scorching hot air. Then, there are distinctions in livelihood and sustenance among people who consume rice, wheat, or millet as their staple food. Even here, in our country, there is so much diversity that it is astonishing. When I first arrived here, landowners told me farm workers were unhappy when wheat was offered instead of millet, whereas back home, people preferred wheat over millet. In Bengal, inhabitants primarily consume rice and may face health issues if they eat roti. Notably, students from Sindh are studying in Rabwah, where one graduate experienced chronic diarrhoea. When I inquired about the cause of his illness, he attributed it to the differences in diet between the two regions. There are also differences in clothing styles. While our country boasts a diverse mix, other nations often have more distinct and typical attire. For example, a