HIDDEN CAMERA
Unquestionable Evidence
A DRIVER was caught on the camera at the fateful moment when he jumped the stop signal at a traffic junction. The driver was unaware of the hidden camera. These computer operated hidden cameras are activated by vehicles passing over wires under the surface of the road. They take photographs only when the traffic lights are at red, capturing the photograph with the registration number of the offending vehicle.
At the same traffic junction, during the rush hour morning traffic the camera captured the incident of violation of traffic signal light of another ten drivers. All these drivers were caught and fined for their misdemeanor.
This process of convicting the offending drivers was possible based on the evidence of hidden remote controlled camera recording. Although these vehicles had sped away from other witnesses after committing the offence and were out of sight, their action and their details were preserved in the pictures taken by the camera. Through these photographs they were easily identified and charged.
If man were to have the conviction that there is a divine recording system all around him which is recording every moment of his life including every small and big deed then he will dare not transgress.
Such photographic testimony from the hidden cameras was unquestionable evidence of crime, leaving no chance for any doubt of the traffic offence. It was impossible for the offenders to deny their crime. On the basis of this evidence, the traffic control authorities sent a notice to each of the defaulters’ to pay a fine and bear the consequences.
According to Quranic teachings these type of events are ‘signs of God’ for us to ponder about the greater realities of life. The experience from worldly incidents such as these, are a reminder of the scenario in the Hereafter. In the form of human events they are an expression of a forthcoming divine trial. The above incident is an example of the hidden recording of human actions. A similar hidden recording is being done of every human action by God on a much larger scale. In every path that man treads, there are divine 'wires' and 'cameras' that are continually recording mankind's every deed. Whenever man crosses his limits, God's divine camera system instantly records and preserves his transgression. On the basis of this record, God will proclaim His judgment in the Hereafter.
When man-made systems are able to record such traffic violations with so much precision, then consider God's system of recording human acts. Man-made systems have their limitations, whereas God's recording system is all encompassing. This fact is sufficient for us to understand the difference between the two systems. If man were to seriously ponder over the magnitude of this reality he would stop in his tracks; he would be left speechless; his pen would instantly drop from his hands.
Man takes advantage of his freedom and violates traffic rules as long as he is ignorant of the mechanism of the camera system installed to catch the traffic violators. As soon as he is aware of this arrangement, his attitude changes to one of awareness and thereafter he refrains from breaking any traffic laws.
In the same way, if man were to have the conviction that there is a divine recording system all around him which is recording every moment of his life, including every small and big deed then he will dare not transgress. He will refrain from all misdeeds. He will tread carefully in every act and deal of his life. He will remain a responsible and righteous person.
The corruption of man lies in his ignoring this serious fact. His goodness lies in a strong conviction of this reality.
