PLAGIARISM AND THE END OF HUMAN HISTORY

The above verse metaphorically describes this event, when God will encompass the entire galaxy on one side and the universe on the other. Man has achieved great progress, developed a civilization and taken credit for everything, without acknowledging God. A time shall come when God will take away the charge of Earth from man. On that day, God Himself will assume all charge. The Prophet Muhammad, while explaining a verse of the Quran said: On the Day of Resurrection God will hold the whole earth and fold the heaven with His right hand and say, 'I am the King: where are the kings of the earth? (Tafseer Ibn Kathir) The Prophet's companions who heard this explanation noticed that the Prophet Muhammad was so shaken up with awe for God that it looked like he was going to fall down. Heading Towards the End of History Earth’s life support system is fast depleting and scientists predict that we are heading towards our end. Renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking is reported to have said that man should abandon Earth or face extinction. These dire statements support the veracity of Quranic prediction, imploring man to reflect before doom strikes, a time when we shall be held accountable. Plagiarism is a common malady that plagues the literary world. Fareed Zakaria’s case came into limelight because it involved a renowned journalist. A struggling journalist would not have made the news. Man must reflect and realize that modern civilization itself is a grave case of plagiarism and God shall make man account for it. Given this, man must do two things. Firstly must lead an introspective life and correct his course, to earn his pardon on the day of reckoning. Secondly he must disseminate God’s message worldwide to all mankind. Sadly, prosperity and the attending materialistic culture has made people transgressors. Why would God let this world so full of insensitive people and transgressors, continue? According to a Hadith (words of the prophet), one of the signs of Doomsday approaching would be The entire human civilization is guilty of not acknowledging God despite availing of divine blessings.