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Man’s Test

English book, p. 19

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

MAN’S TEST with eternal Paradise, while those who fail will be rejected outright. For this test, man has been granted freedom in this world. Whatever man receives in this world is not a matter of right but only a matter of trial. Every situation here is a test; man must perform adequately in all conditions, as God requires. The proper attitude for man is not to take to the path of his desires but to try to understand the divine plan of creation, and then after being convinced of its ineluctability, build his life accordingly. Man may deviate from the divine plan by misusing the freedom given to him by God, but he cannot save himself from the consequences of this deviation. In such a state of affairs, it is in man’s interest that he remains highly cautious in determining the course of his life. Instead of being guided by his will and desires, he should make God’s will his guide. Instead of pursuing his desires, he should lead a life in conformance with God’s commands.

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