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There is no denying the fact that
man has made tremendous progress in every sphere of life. The last couple
of centuries have been of immense importance in this regard. Scientists
introduced a new era in the history of man making a break-through in every
branch of science. The nature of this progress was such that with each
step that man took towards development, he came closer to the conclusion
of a Godless world. Material prosperity dazzled him so immensely that he
turned almost blind to observe the stark reality to which every particle
of this world bears witness. The intellectuals of the world made an absurd
blunder because they ignored the simple fact that the knowledge of the
entire cosmos – something beyond the reach of man – was a pre-requisite
to comprehend the underlying cause of the world’s creation. Although, this
scientific atheism, which awed many people, was later done away with completely
when new research showed that the mechanical interpretation of the universe
was nothing more than a fallacy, material advancement that science helped
man make added to the toughness of his trial and test through under the divine
scheme of Allah, the Almighty.
The implication is clear that those who fear their Lord will falter but since this fear of Him induces them to repent and mend their ways each time they error, they shall meet with their Lord’s favor and forgiveness on the Last Day. It is, therefore concluded here that though our mistakes should bring tears to our eyes and feelings of sadness to our heart, they must never dissuade us from starting our journey yet again with ever new strength and courage. |
1. This writer does not opine that media is the only factor that has given rise to evil. There are indeed other factors as well, for instance, non-provision of justice, the difficulties one has to face in gratifying one’s basic desires legally, inequitable distribution of wealth etc. They equally cause a person to lose his equanimity and resort to despicable ways. The point that needs to be appreciated here is that the media, in recent times, has worked like fuel to the fire. As for the plus points of the media, they are duly recognized here. |