PLAGIARISM AND THE END OF HUMAN HISTORY

the disappearance of honesty from society. (Al Bukhari). This Hadith is a proof of Prophet Muhammad’s prophet hood, because it was a prediction whose truth would be established after a period of 1400 years. The End of Life-support System The earth is a unique planet in the vast Universe. It provides in abundance everything that is required to support life. This has enabled human beings to inhabit it and develop civilizations. But the Quran says that a time will come when the earth will lose all its greenery and vegetation and become an arid waste. Recent scientific research has established that global warming has damaged the life-support system on earth to dangerous levels. Scientists have repeatedly warned that man’s existence on Earth will be difficult. The renowned scientist Stephen Hawking has acknowledged this warning and advised mankind to colonise space, although he and all other scientists know that this is impractical. Global warming—a result of increase in carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere is causing rapid melting of the polar ice caps, mountain glaciers and land based snow cover. This has caused the level of water in the seas to rise. The Arctic region with its ice cover and treeless permafrost plays a very important role in maintaining the climatic balance on the Earth. But over the last quarter of the 20th century, the effects of global warming have been the strongest in the Arctic with the continuing retreat of glaciers, permafrost and sea ice. Climate scientists forecast that within the next 10 years, Arctic summers could be ice-free with all Arctic glaciers having melted and disappeared into the oceans. This would result in dangerous consequences soon rendering the Earth unsuitable for human habitation. Conclusion This world is approaching its end. Despite enjoying the benefits of modern civilization by drawing on divine blessings, man has failed to acknowledge God. This act of plagiarism is so great that it is not worthy of being forgiven! Recent scientific research has established that due to the effects of global warming, the life-support system on the earth has been impaired to dangerous levels.