English book · Shaping the Souls for Eternal Paradise

As You Sow, So Shall You Reap

English book, p. 95

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

CREATION PLAN OF GOD conditions of the world repeatedly remind man that he cannot make his desired or ideal world here. This world is insufficient to satisfy all his desires. This unfavourable situation continuously compels man to search for the truth. In the same way, in this present world, many people undergo suffering, which serves as a warning lesson for others. For instance, a person becomes paralysed and is confined to a wheelchair. Alternatively, he falls victim to a disease without a cure and loses passion for life. People like them do the work of ‘signposts’ from God. They tell us how unreal life in this present world is. Such people silently convey that man cannot make an ideal world here according to his desires. Some people have to face various unpleasant situations in life’s training course. On the face of it, those who get the chance to play the role of such a ‘signpost’ appear to be in difficulty, but there is excellent news for them. On the Day of Judgement after death, even their small actions will be accepted by God. Because of the difficulties they faced in this world, they were not physically capable of doing anything significant, and because of this, just accepting the role of ‘signposts’ destined for them will suffice. Therefore, while they remain in this world, they should adopt patience with all their difficulties. Then, based on observing patience and complying with God’s command, they will get admission into Paradise without any additional action. That is to say, simply by patiently surrendering to God’s will, without

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