“All hell will break out in the Middle East if hostages are not freed by the time I get into the office,” yelled Mr. Donald Trump, the President-Elect of the USA, the so-called most powerful man on earth, (again so-called) the greatest supporter of democracy and the protector of human rights. Arrogance is the most detested quality from which Mr. Trump is suffering.
In the posh residential areas of Los Angeles, God has opened a small window of Hell through forest fires. On last Tuesday, January 7th, wildfires from nearby forests invaded the posh colonies of Los Angeles, the centre of celebrities and billionaires. A big number of film actors and wealthy persons are residing in the area.
The fire this time has devastated large areas adjacent to Los Angeles, the second largest city of the USA with a population of more than one crore. The raging fire has destroyed thousands of palatial residential buildings and business houses. Strong winds blowing at the speed of 130 to 160 km per hour have fanned the raging fire. About one lakh people have evacuated the area. National emergency has been declared in the fire ravaged city and its environs. Two lakhs more people have been cautioned to be ready to evacuate their houses at short notice.
A few days ago, Hollywood film personality James Wood had said that Gaza should be fully destroyed and nobody should be spared there. Now his own palatial house has been devoured by the fire. Now his critics are saying that he is facing this tragedy because of his heartless comments on the tragedy of carnage in Gaza. Yes, he is facing divine justice. Critics are pointing out that he has been supporting the destruction of Gaza and he himself has become a victim of almost the same type of devastation by fire.
America, in spite of its unlimited resources and technological advancement is feeling powerless before the God-sent punishment. Man must realise that God is Almighty, All-Powerful, and that greatness belongs to Him and Him alone. Supremacy and assertion suits Him only. Because He is the Creator, Master, Nourisher, Protector and Controller of the whole world as well as the entire universe.
Besides this, we must realise that whatever we possess has been bestowed upon us as a gift to test whether we remain faithful and obedient to Him or not. Even the most powerful person is fully under the control of Almighty Allah. Therefore, we must understand our real position and should never cross our limitations.
The world has witnessed throughout history the downfall of mighty dictators and worst warmongers. In this context we should judge the statements of Trump, who is issuing warnings of opening the doors of hell upon the Middle East. He is threatening that he would impose a tariff of 25 to 50 percent on imports from neighbouring Canada and Mexico. Trump’s megalomania is evident from his veiled threat that Canada should be the 51st State of the USA. Further, he is boasting that he wants to purchase Greenland Haughtiness destroyed not only Hitler but Germany and its people also had to face unprecedented destruction. Man must know his limitations and never become arrogant.
We are here only for a limited period of time. Time is the greatest leveller and destroyer because Time is controlled by Almighty Allah Himself. Real Power belongs to Allah, before and now also.
Our responsibility is to behave like God’s obedient servants and brothers and sisters to each other. Out success lies in submitting to God and loving each other and creating a peaceful world.