The Essence of Islam – Volume II — Page 390
390. Essence of Islam II be acknowledged that the soul is the creation of God. Who has invested it with this desire. It is a verity that the human soul is so invested, which proves that it is truly the creation of God. [Chashma Masīḥī, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 20, pp. 363-364]. The Holy Qur'an has set forth many conclusive reasons in support of the verity that souls are the creation of God. . We set out briefly a few of them by way of illustration. . First: It is obvious that all souls are at all times subordinate to and subject to the command of God Almighty, and there is no other cause for such subordination except that they are the creation of God. . Second: It is also obvious that all souls are limited in their capacities and powers, as is proved by the diversity of the spiritual conditions and capacities of sections of mankind. This limitation must be imposed by a Limitor, which proves that souls are created. . Third: It needs no argument to establish that all souls are, for the purpose of their perfection and survival, dependent upon and in need of a Being Who should be Perfect,. All-Powerful, All-Knowing and an Absolute Benefactor. . This proves that they are created. . Fourth: A moment's reflection would show that our souls comprise briefly all the wisdom and the creative skill that are demonstrated in the heavenly and the earthly bodies. . That is why the universe on account of its diverse elements is known as the macrocosm and man is called a microcosm. Thus when the universe, on account of its wonderful qualities, is accounted the work of a Wise. Creator, how would that not be the creation of God which on account of its personal wonders is a reflection of the whole universe and comprises within itself the