Where
beliefs are involved, debates are essential, especially when the belief-holders
are even-tempered. However, when someone that you disagree with changes
opinion, or is now seeing things your way, or switches over to the prevailing
direction, say: “that’s what’s up brotha/sista. I knew you'd come round
eventually, you're a reasonable person.”
This
is what I see pious proselytisers do; they'll say "Hallelujah or
Alhamdulillah Akhi/Ukhti." and I find that very welcoming and encouraging;
a lot better than bashing the person's detour or bringing his or her past into
play like you were keeping score the whole time.
Brotha
Malcolm X said: “Don’t be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn’t do what you
do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn’t know what
you know today.” As for the seeker, if afforded an opening to be on the ball,
don’t be pig-headed; it’ll be a disservice to self.
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