Law and Happiness
\r\n Abasa (He Frowned) - Chapter 80: Verse 20
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\"He made the way easy for him again."
Human being in their dealings with their fellow human beings are obliged to accept a social life based on cooperation; in doing so they effectively forgo some of the freedom enjoyed within their own sphere of work. Merely taking part in a society based on injustice and gaining social differences is not enough to satisfy the basic needs of the average human being. In such a society, taking advantage of the efforts of others leads to corruption and a loss of the original purpose of removing glaring differences between people and bettering their lives.
\r\nIt is clear that a framework of laws, understood and respected by all, must govern the different members of society. If there are no clear laws governing even the most basic of transactions (like buying and selling), transactions will cease to function correctly. Laws are necessary to preserve the rights of individuals. The power and wisdom of the Creator, who has guided the human being towards his/her well-being and happiness, has also guaranteed the success and happiness of society.
\r\nGuidance in the form of social law is mentioned by God in the above verse. This making of life easy for the human being is an indication of the social guidance which God has given to the human being in the form of laws and instructions.
\r\nCompiled From:
\r\n \"Quran and Its Recitation During Ramadan\" - Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai