As the saying goes: "A poor family produces a filial son, and a country is difficult to produce loyalty." This old saying profoundly reveals a truth, that is, challenges and opportunities often coexist, and the greater the difficulty, the more opportunities and the greater the value. Looking back on history, it is not difficult for us to find that those outstanding talents are almost all tempered in a difficult environment. During the period of peace and prosperity, mediocre people are often born. Every extraordinary period is a period of outstanding talents.
The same environment, which may be an insurmountable obstacle in the eyes of some, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the eyes of others. Today, due to the environment, many young people are no longer studying the scriptures. Although some people have studied hard for many years, they leave the scripture hall because they cannot see the "future" and look for another "way out". We deeply regret these young people who have given up halfway. On the surface, it seems that it is forced by the situation, but in fact it is a problematic intention.
You must understand that the world is impermanent, thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi. We should not wait for the times to change before rushing to the West, because by then, the West may have no place for itself. We should have a firm attitude and a spirit of dedication to the cause of Allah. At the same time, it should also be recognized that everyone can choose their own path in life, no matter what, they can only live for a lifetime, and do not give up their original dreams for the sake of immediate benefits.
In this ever-changing world, we need the courage to face challenges and seize opportunities. Whether in the field of scripture or in other fields, it is necessary to have a certain amount of endurance, not to give up on the initial dream when encountering difficulties, but to endure trials in an unfavorable environment. The Merciful Allah said: "I will test you with fear, hunger, and loss of property, and of life, and of harvest. ”（2:155）
Text/Ma Shishi, Photo/Lan Xin Huizhi