Similar to how a skilled architect painstakingly designs the plans for a majestic structure, the Almighty has intricately constructed the framework of existence with both physical and moral laws. Like the complex mechanisms of a celestial clock, these laws dictate the motions of the universe and guide humanity and nations along the pathways of time. Just as physical laws follow specific principles, order, and patterns, moral laws also adhere to particular principles and practices, thereby maintaining order and purpose in the universe.
In this cosmic symphony, the law of guidance and misguidance stands as a beacon, illuminating the path for those who heed its call. It is a compass embedded within the human soul, pointing towards the shores of truth and righteousness. Much like a sturdy ship guided by the North Star, those who embrace this inherent guidance navigate the turbulent seas of life with purpose and clarity.
However, those who ignore their inner guidance, lured by falsehood rather than truth, face a unique fate. Continuously turning away from reality, they are eventually forsaken by the Divine, left to stray. In religious context, they become susceptible to the influence of a shaitan (See the Quran 17:61-65) and arrogance consumes them. They journey down a perilous road, where the tangled branches of deceit block out the illumination of comprehension. Like wanderers lost in a dense forest, they find themselves enveloped in the darkness of their own making.
Arrogance in an individual is akin to a balloon inflated with air, embodying artificiality rather than authenticity. Their inflated ego blinds them to reality, imprisoning them in a realm of self-importance.
As they persist in their folly, the pathways to enlightenment gradually close, leaving them stranded in the labyrinth of their own delusions. Their hearts, once receptive to truth, harden like stone, barricading them from the whispers of guidance. Like a moth drawn inexorably to the flame, they cling stubbornly to their illusions, oblivious to the impending darkness that awaits.
Conversely, those free from arrogance discover truth, nurturing resilience and practicality in their thinking and planning.
In this cosmic drama, the Almighty is the playwright, orchestrating the ebb and flow of human destiny. Just as the rising sun heralds a new dawn, so too does the promise of divine mercy await those who humbly seek guidance. Yet, for those who stubbornly cling to their pride, even the most magnificent of miracles will fail to penetrate the fortress of their disbelief.
Thus, in the grand tapestry of existence, the law of guidance and misguidance serves as a test & trial of faith and character, guiding the righteous towards the shores of salvation, while the heedless drift further into the abyss of their own making.