Quranic Perception of History

Quranic Perception of History Historians have varied perceptions about history, such as compiling history in terms of a dynasty or in terms of the rise and fall of nations and civilizations etc. But the divine concept of history, being different, can be understood by a study of the Quran. According to the divine concept of history, God created man, gave him the opportunity to increase his number through reproduction and inhabit different parts of the planet earth. He granted man absolute freedom as well as the opportunity to use it in the right or wrong way; to reform the earth or to cause mischief on it; to follow the ways of justice or injustice; he even enjoys the freedom to obey or disobey God. This state of total freedom, as per the divine dispensation, will continue till the Day of Judgement. God wants this whole historical process to select righteous people. These are the people who make proper use of their freedom in spite of going through all the turmoil in their lives. They make the best use of their mental powers to seek guidance from the Prophet, discover God’s greatness and lead their lives in accordance with the will of God. Under His special arrangement, God has been selecting such righteous people throughout human history. Throughout the entire historical process, right from Prophet Adam to the Day of Judgement, God