Man’s Position in the Universe
English book, p. 39
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
MAN’S POSITION IN THE UNIVERSE even a fraction of an inch from this discipline. From the minerals, the plants, and the animals of the Earth to the stars and planets in space, all things are bound by this universal discipline. The Creator has established this discipline in the universe. Moreover, this discipline is desirable for men, too. Therefore, like the rest of the universe, man should become part of this universal discipline. However, there is one big difference—the rest of the things in the universe are compulsorily bound by this universal discipline, while man should voluntarily choose to abide by it in spite of having freedom of choice. For example, all the planets in the solar system revolve around the sun. In the same way, man should accept God as his focus or center and establish his life around Him. Nothing in this world is stagnant. Here, everything is in constant motion. The universe is like a vast factory, constantly moving, but we see no sound, smoke, or pollution here. In the same way, man’s actions should

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