My treatment did carry some wisdom but it is not necessary...

My treatment did carry some wisdom but it is not necessary for me to disclose my reasons to you. For, it was sheer grace that made act in this manner. This is just an indication and if this discussion is dealt in detail, it will solve quite a few questions on divine justice. For discussions relating to Aalam-e-Zar, refer to the fifth volume of Behaarul Anwaar, pp. 225-276. Allah the Almighty has created the creatures on the basis of grace.

Therefore, one He has made the sun, the other moon, the third as the earth, one ocean he has made as sweet and the other, salty, etc. "This is the grace of Allah. He gives to whosoever He pleases.43" The sun is the source of energy and light. The earth does not possess the energy of its own, thereby depending on the sun. One is sand, the other, water and the third, herbs. These differences are due to Allah's grace.

One is a wild animal devoid of all understanding while another is a human being, with abundant comprehension and understanding. These divine bounties emanate from zero and continue infinitely. At the moment, Allah the Almighty has given preference to one creature over another on the basis of His wisdom and rendered one as superior over another. It should be borne in mind that as Allah created the creatures differently, their responsibilities vary as well.

Had their accountability been equal (despite their differences in creation), it would tantamount to injustice. Hence, as endowments differ so do obligations and hence the declaration, "Allah does not impose a burden on any soul except as per its capacity.44" He has not bestowed intellect to the animals and therefore, has not imposed any responsibility on them. But as He has endowed man with wisdom and intelligence, as per their levels, He has imposed obligations and duties on them.

So, on the basis of the aforementioned premises, Allah the Almighty on the basis of His prudence, which is one of the aspects through which He deals with the creatures on the earth, desires to make the earth slush green and vegetative. Hence, He makes the clouds carry water, the fruits ripe and juicy, the air blow smooth winds, guide mankind, etc. Among mankind, He also intends to create a man who is worthy of leading other human beings.

That is, for this task, He creates a man who is more perfect than others. The initial perfection that Allah has endowed on the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), He has not granted to you and me.