“Winter of the world”, is a cold term used to describe the state of the world during its darkest days. Days in which killing and fighting are a norm. Days like the days of war. Compared to the past, the present time is a great threat. With the innovation of great world super powers, the great inventions, inventions like nuclear bombs have come into being. The destruction of which could wipe small countries off of the face of the earth in one go. The monopoly played by the leaders is full of fraud and corruption, the consequences of which have to be faced by the innocent citizens.
World in the Past:
In the past era, finding happiness was the basic requirement. For Arabs, the time before Islam was introduced was the “winter of their world”, filled with hatred, corruption and utter ignorance. But eventually as Islam spread, it restored the peace that once existed. It brought people out from the darkness into light.
Human Influence on Earth:
The devastation caused by human beings is one of the greatest reasons why today our world is so rotten. Man has done his very best to rid the world of its trees, by cutting them down, setting them on fire etc. for personal means, not caring about the natural disasters that await for them.
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They pollute the water, kill most of the sea animals, and pollute the air causing acid rain. They are so busy “making the world a better place” that they have yet to notice the surplus damage that they have caused to the world around them.
Utah Phillips wisely said:
“The Earth is not dying, it is being killed. And the people who are killing it have names and addresses.”
Role of Natural Disasters:
The natural disasters that occur, though truly unfortunate, are just the payback of nature for what we do to it. The Acid rain, the earthquakes, the increase in thunder storms, Global warming etc. all are the result of how man has treated nature. Ultimately, we have to suffer the consequences ourselves.
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Natural disasters are not the only threat man has. In fact, man is more exposed to danger from another man then being attacked by a wild bear. In today’s world, ruled by lies of media and men with wealth, man is filled with jealousy, envy and utter hatred for the people around him. It is wisely said that “No man is completely happy”. Man will go to any lengths in order to bring the other down. The concept of brotherhood and true friendship has been stepped over by people wearing masks. The smile on their faces doesn’t reach their eyes. True love is a thing of the past. Now is the age to battle their siblings for their parent’s wealth.
Overcoming the Problems:
Even though there are solutions to all the problems man has. But until or unless the entire community follows, it is impossible to bring spring back. Islam came into being to bring the people from darkness into the light, to extract the pure from the evil. But alas, man has once again forgotten, and even though he understands fully the consequences of his actions, but if everyone else is doing it, why shouldn’t he be a part of it as well? Or so he says.
Comparing the Past and the Present:
Even though the past wasn’t all that rainbows and sunshine, but the modern world is still in a terrible condition. The future does not seem to be so bright either. With the way man is behaving. Man is desperate for money and fame. The approach that he takes in order to achieve his goals does not matter to him, as long as he himself gets what he wants.
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Conclusion:
In the end, cruel as it may be, this is the world we live in. Corrupt, broken, rotten as it may be, if one could overcome his desires and find pleasures in the little things he possesses he just might be the wealthiest man of them all, wealthy in inner peace and happiness. If man could realize what he is chasing is only an illusion, he just might be able to save himself and the world around him.
As Oscar Wilde advises:
“Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead”.
