The Principles of Islam - PDF - Islam 114 Dawah Group

The Individual's Own RightsWe now discuss the second part ofrights man owes himself. Man may afflictinjustice upon himself more than afflicting itupon others, because every one feels andbelieves that his own self is dearer to himthan anyone else. There is no one whobelieves that he is his own enemy. But ifyou reflect upon this issue, the truthbecomes clear to you.One of the most distinctive, andinnate point of weakness, is that when manis possessed by a desire, he would entirelysuccumb to it unmindful of whatever harmhe may encounter, whether being aware ofit or not. An alcoholic may suffer greatlyjeopardizing his health, wealth , and58