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Man and Paradise

English book, p. 17

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

FREEDOM FOR A TEST of trial to determine whether he is eligible for eternal life in Paradise. This is the scheme of existence for this world devised by its Creator. The Creator aims to select those who are fit to inhabit the world of Paradise. FREEDOM FOR A TEST Those who are worthy of abiding in the future world of Paradise are being selected in this world. Those who obey God, despite their freedom, and voluntarily impose the will of God upon themselves are deserving of Paradise. The freedom which man has been given on Earth is not permanent. It has been granted to him for a certain time and a specific reason: that he may be put to the test. God wishes to see who make good use of their freedom so that He may reward such people with eternal Paradise in the world Hereafter. Those who are spoiled by their freedom will be cast into Hell. The world will end when the test of man is complete. When man’s test has run its course, the Lord will take over direct control of the Earth, as He has already done with the rest of the universe. Then, the good will be separated from the bad. The good people will inherit life everlasting in Paradise, while the wicked will be condemned to eternal punishment. Those who are worthy of abiding in the future world of Paradise are being selected in this world. Those who obey God, despite their freedom, and voluntarily impose the will of God upon themselves are deserving of Paradise. During the period of man’s trial, all kinds of people have been allowed to inhabit the

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