Absolute Justice, Kindness and Kinship — Page 157
— Part I 156 a different context effectively demolishes the concept of inherited sin. Not only does it exonerate man from the false stigma of him being a born sinner, but by declaring that his nature resembles the nature of God, it pays a great tribute to the honour and esteem of mankind. The verse is repeated below: The nature of Allah is the one in accordance with which He has fashioned all humans. There is no altering the creation of Allah. That is the right religion. But most men know not. (S u rah al-R u m; Ch. 30: V. 31) As far as the past, present and future eras are concerned, the above verses paint a beautiful picture of the perfect balance that exists between the man of these three ages. Each generation is treated with uniformity, with no generation being exempt from accountability. Discussing the issue of justice between past, present and future ages, the Quran directs: O ye who believe! fear Allah; and let every soul look to what it sends forth for the morrow… (S u rah al- H ashr; Ch. 59: V. 19) The future generations will be held accountable for