Islam and Peace
Faith and Reason
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The present evil is, in fact, a concomitant of this
freedom. God desires to select those individuals
who, in spite of being granted freedom, lead a
disciplined and principled life. For individuals to
prove their worth an atmosphere of freedom must
be provided. Undoubtedly, due to such an
atmosphere, some people will surely misuse this
freedom and perpetrate injustice. But this is the
inevitable price to be paid for such a creation plan
to be brought to completion. No better creation plan
can be envisaged for this world.
The present world appears meaningless when seen
independently, that is, without joining the Hereafter
with it. But when we take this world and the
Hereafter together, the entire matter takes a new
turn. Now this world becomes extremely
meaningful and extremely valuable.
