Srinagar, Sept. 23 -- Many people feel confused when they read verses of the Qur'an that speak about guidance and misguidance. They begin to wonder whether human actions are truly in their own hands or not. They ask: If everything is already decided by Allah, then what is the point of trying? This confusion is not new. Thinkers, scholars, and ordinary people have asked these questions for centuries. But if we reflect with a clear mind and a sincere heart, we will see that the truth is not as complicated as it may seem. The first and most important point is that guidance and misguidance are in the hands of Allah. Only Allah knows what lies in people's hearts. He knows who is genuinely searching for the truth and who is following pride, ego...