Evils Exposed

 

The last four write-ups were a base to set up to understand and see what's happening around us? If we want to give it a simple common known word, it is "evil". You must be wondering that why I am starting with such a negative eye? By the end of this write-up you might get the point which is being raised, based on ground realities which we face daily. Evil, exists in it's own forms but do we recognize it? But before we look at or mention the major forms , we need to be able to comprehend it.

The evils of a society can vary widely depending on the context, culture, and circumstances. Here are some common issues that are often considered detrimental to a society:

1.Corruption: When dishonesty, bribery, and misuse of power become prevalent, it erodes trust in institutions and hampers social progress.

2.Inequality: Disparities in wealth, opportunities, and resources can lead to social unrest, marginalization, and lack of social cohesion.

3.Oppression:extended abuse of power or brutal, unfair treatment.

4.Violence: Whether it's domestic violence, crime, or conflicts, violence disrupts the fabric of society and results in fear and trauma.

5.Poverty: When a significant portion of the population lacks access to basic needs like food, shelter, healthcare, and education, it hinders overall societal well-being.

6.Environmental Degradation: The unsustainable use of natural resources, pollution, and climate change pose threats to both the environment and human health.

7.Lack of Education: Ignorance and lack of quality education can perpetuate cycles of poverty, limit opportunities, and hinder social progress.

Addressing these issues requires collective effort, awareness, policy changes, and a commitment to building a more just, equitable, and sustainable society. But the question is even after being addressed, what changed? Everything seems to be stuck where it was from very early stages, throughout history. All fancy talks were done but without proper implications.

So, lets see what is the root to it? And how can we see gradual yet significant changes after nipping the evil from the bud? 

The former question is very importan to answer first, becuase this lead many to question the philosophy of the Religion. Being a Muslim, I will share what I know, first in simple words and then through a Quranic Verse. For example, there are two candies that you have,one sour and other sweet; but you have to choose only one. There are two friends ,one has tasted sweet and other one sour. The one who tasted sweet prefers that you should take it too as a suggestion. The other one remains quite or asks the suggesting friend that let him experience on his own. Adding this to your curiousity you choose the sour one. Now my question is, who chose wrong? Who bore the consequence? The wrong choice is the root cause of evil and the consequence it brings is punishment, which is seen as evil but is only a product of one's own doings. So, it is a human who does evil, rather than religion. As Allah tells us in Quran,

" Indeed, Allah does not wrong people in the least, but it is people who wrong themselves." (Surah Yunus:44)

Now how can we work on later question? Reread the example and see in yourself that how we wrong ourselves daily? Then taking the initial step according to your own answer may lead us somewhere. Because evil exists due to our own negligence towards many matters.