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These verses (and many others) lay down ample emphasis on Muslims to
keep their focus on their actions, paradoxically guarantying success; and
describing inaction to be the determinant of failure, worldly and eternal:
"By (the Token of) Time (through the ages). Verily Man is in loss. Except
such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the
mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy" (Surah Al Asa).
Such a stress on action eventually develops a mindset which perceives
results or success as natural outcome of actions i.e. you reap what you
sow, actions bring results and right actions bring right results. It would be
safe to assume that such a mindset ultimately cultivates qualities like
persistence, determination, proactive attitude, thirst to improve, doing
what's right, i.e. shifting our orientation toward process or the work
content.
Please note that the fundamental root cause of all inefficiencies, wastages,
procrastinations, organizational resistance to change, politics, etc is Fear!
This is an inherent part of goal oriented approach. Lack of knowledge,
skill, and experience also cause mistakes but it's only once. If mistakes
are repeated then its fear, that is blocking the learning process. Fear of
not reaching sales targets, fear of facing an embarrassing situation, fear
of not reaching any personal goals (monetary or egoistic) etc. As natural
instinct fear boost ego defensiveness, Fear creates a tunnel vision, it
blocks thinking, it reduces empathy, it reduces synergy, and it increases
selfishness. Fear can be a motivator, when the task involves only a single
individual, but that's seldom in an organization. Interaction and team
work is the name of the game, and fear alone makes it difficult or even
impossible for the team to get synergize.
"Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and
those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their
persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight
with their goods and persons than to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in
Faith) Hath Allah promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He
distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward," (Surah
Nisa, verse 95)
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not;
nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will
not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world
is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are
omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the
problems of the human race." - Calvin Coolidge
If that's how our believes are aligned, then it's obvious to conclude in the
context of the discussion that the focus should eventually be diverted
away from the tangible goals and toward the process, actions, deeds,
tasks, efforts, struggle, performance and persistence of course when
inspired with the ultimate Vision of life; as that's where true happiness
and satisfaction resides. And when we don't persists, disaster strikes, as
warned in Surah Al Asar: By (the Token of) Time (through the ages).
Verily Man is in loss. Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds,
and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and
Constancy. Further to keep us on track, we have been foretold that our
acts, deeds, behavior, conduct and struggle will be questioned in the final
examination, not the so called ingredient of success such as wealth,
respect and esteem.
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Man's feet will not move on the Day of
Resurrection before he replies to 5 questions, he will be asked about his
life, how did he consume it, his knowledge, what did he do with it, his
wealth, how did he earn it and how did he spend or dispose it , and about
his body, how did he wear it out.' (At- Tirmidhi)
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