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There is great power in prayer. It can change the hearts of people. Over time it can bring monumental changes in society. Two events in recent history testify to this enormous power of prayer. The prayers of Mahatma Gandhi to rid the Indian subcontinent of the scourge of colonialism were answered. So were the prayers of Nelson Mandela to bring a peaceful end to Apartheid in South Africa. So we don’t have to even look very far back in history to realize the powerful effect of prayer. It may take time, half a generation or a bit more, but prayer can bring change. Not so with abortion in this country.

One important thing is the prayers have to be sincere and the person’s life should reflect the change they are seeking. Gandhi ji said: “Be the revolution you seek to see in the world”. That is, start practicing what you are…

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Gandhi Ji said “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” We all see problems in the world and want to try to change them. But as Gandhi pointed out, it really starts with changing ourselves. Jihad should more appropriately be translated as struggle and Prophet Muhammad clarified by defining two types of Jihad. The ‘Lesser Jihad’ (Jihad-i-Asghar) is struggling against injustice which may include physical struggle and war. The ‘Greater Jihad’ (Jihad-i-Akbar) is the struggle against one’s own self, which is far more difficult. But it is this changing of ourselves that is the first step to any change.

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There are a lot of problems in our society and the world at large. On the eve of the New Year it would be nice if each of us looks within and picks one or two things to improve and vows to wage a personal struggle to improve. If all of…