Justice will prevail

SOMETIMES we must reflect on how blessed we are and thank the Creator for his mercy.

Years ago I knew a man whose son was an addict. He was innocent until friends led him to drugs.

His parents sent him from one rehab centre to another but his addiction was strong. He was weak against his demons and knew his behaviour had ruined his family – financially, psychologically and spiritually. The family, who were active in the community, became ashamed and withdrew into themselves.

In the end, that beautiful but tormented soul could not fight his demons. The injury inflicted upon his family was heavy. One sombre day, in the morning before anyone awoke, he sadly killed himself.

Thinking about the pain he experienced in his final moment and the hurt inflicted on that family, I am enraged. No parent should bury a child because of addiction, just to enrich a few drug dealers.

On judgement day, the Creator will exercise his ruling, and no mediation will be accepted. Many will enter Hell-fire and ask why? They will feign ignorance, but excuses will be rejected.

To those who build business and wealth on drug money, be careful. Your wealth is built on quicksand and will, in time, choke you.

To the lawyers, judges and politicians who shield the drugdealers from penalty with legal tactics and unjust laws, be careful. Your protests will not absolve you on judgement day.

The Creator is just and in the end His justice will prevail as foretold in the Torah, Bible and Qur’an.

CLLR YAGYAH ADAMS | Cape Muslim Congress