LAW OF NATURE

William Penn was born in London in 1644 and died in 1718. A great advocate of religious tolerance, he participated in both religion and politics. One of his sayings is as follows:

“Let the people think they govern, and they will be governed.”

William Penn said this based on his study of history. But this is not something related only to history; it is, in fact, a universal law of nature. It is established by God himself according to His creation plan. This natural law set by the Almighty God has been described in these words in the Quran:

We alternate these days among humanity. (3:140)

By days here is meant the day of victory and defeat, of domination and subjugation. In this world, just as everything else is for the test, so is political power. That is why it is granted to each group by turns so that every group can be tested. In this world, the state of domination and power is for the test, just as the state of subjugation and submission.

What is required from man is that when he is granted power, he should not suffer from the psychology of pride and arrogance. And when he finds himself in a state of subjugation, he should not fall prey to negative psychology. Either of the conditions should be acceptable to man as a matter of divine ordainment. In both states, man’s eyes should be set on shouldering his responsibilities rather than on the right or wrong attitude adopted by others.

This is a belief of significant reformative influence, which keeps people away from political activities of negative nature. It enables men to save their capabilities from being wasted and always engage in beneficial and result-oriented actions. The loss of power is from God. Protesting against it is to protest against God. And is there anyone who can succeed in his protest against God?