The Intelligent Universe
English book, p. 160
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
only thing to do is accept the existence of God as a reality. Because, except for acknowledgement of the existence of God, there is no other possible choice. Logical Argument To understand anything rationally, man’s most important tool is logic. Through logic, any valid argument may be made understandable. There are two important kinds of reasoning. One is by optional logic, and the other is by compulsive logic. Both of these logical methods are equally reliable. Using either of the two logical methods, we can prove any valid theory. Optional logic is one in which man has many choices. In such a case, we have different means by which we can make one choice and leave aside the others. Compulsive logic is when a man has only one option. In this case, man is compelled to accept the single choice, for no other choice is available. Selective Logic Or Optional Logic Another name for optional logic is selective logic. Selective logic is where one can choose one out of many options. In such cases, we have methods that can be applied to select only one out of many and leave the rest. Let us take the case of the sunlight. The sun’s light appears to be a single colour when viewed with the naked eye. But the light is divided into seven distinct colours when we see it through a prism. Therefore, we have two ways of deciding the colour of the sun’s rays. Now, accepting the choice that carries more logical weight is possible. Therefore, in this

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