Today on Be Quranic, we delve into the concept of Khalifa, exploring the significance of asking pertinent questions in our faith journey and addressing the initial aspects of the problem of evil.
The angels' inquiry to Allah about creating beings capable of corruption and bloodshed on Earth highlights humanity's unique propensity for both good and evil, unlike any other creatures.
This discussion leads us to ponder why humans, equipped with intellect and base desires (nafs), can choose paths leading to evil when left unchecked.
Our previous session revealed that all occurrences are ultimately beneficial, stemming from Allah as tests, with gratitude and patience as our responses to ease and hardship, respectively.
Today, we explore the existence of evil from two perspectives: the role of free will granted by a compassionate and omnipotent God, and the inevitability of evil as a byproduct of this freedom.
This discourse underscores the essence of human free will versus divine intervention, highlighting the distinction between humans and angels, the latter being devoid of free will and incapable of evil.
The existence of evil, therefore, is tied to our autonomy, setting the stage for ultimate divine justice on Judgment Day.
This approach reiterates life's trials as tests and the inherent byproduct of our liberty, paving the way for our exploration of a third perspective tomorrow.
