"Man" says Carlyle, "is a symbol of Eternity imprisoned into Time."
This proviso defines also the Liberty of Subjects in a State. Every man should be free to do whatever he wishes provided that he does not thereby prevent others from enjoying the like liberty of action. It is the basis of all good Laws which should provide equal opportunities to all subjects without distinction.
Muhammadans generally misunderstand and misapply the doctrine of "Qismat" or Fate. The Prophet distinctly taught that we should first of all do whatever lies in our power and then leave the rest to God. We are apt to forget the first part of his precept and cling to its second part only which accords with our tropical laziness. See footnote [7] on page 12.
ذا لك الدين القيم = It (Islam) is the standard religion.—Q. xii. 41.
Islam rejects some "previous revelations" not because they are untrue but because their records that have come down to us are not quite genuine and trustworthy.