Hadhrat Muslihul Ummat Shah Wasiyyullah rahimahullah used to read this couplet regularly: “I was criticizing others, but no sooner I opened my eyes, I found my heart to be densely filled with faults and defects.”

Hadhrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki rahimahullah said: “People talk about mutual agreement, but they do not adopt the way of acquiring it. It can be achieved by developing humility, submission, and servitude within us. When we acquire these qualities, we will see the good qualities and merits of others. We will not see any good in ourselves. Instead, we will look at our own defects and faults. When this happens, then instead of discord, mutual agreement and unity will become easy. Obviously, the ability to look at one’s own faults is solely a gift bestowed by Allah Ta'ala."

Shawwal is the month that truly tests the Believers' ability to be steadfast. In Ramadan, the Muslim Ummah engaged purposefully in good deeds and endeavoured to spend the precious days and nights in obedience and remembrance. The same momentum cannot be maintained out of Ramadan, however a certain degree of steadfastness is required to remain on course for the year.