Most if not all of the so-called self-help writers and speaker blame it on the individual for lacking an optimistic look and positive attitude. There is a fine line between the responsibility of the individual and the responsibility of the society as a whole. Although it is true that a corrupted evil society consist of and a result of evil and corrupted individuals, the fact remains that the society as a whole has a severe negative effect on the individuals.

Lets face it, we live in corrupted evil infested societies and there will be MANY victims in such societies and if we are sincere enough, we will know how to evaluate and judge people accordingly. Saying so does not mean that a corrupted society is a legitimate excuse for people to be corrupted. No, they should resist corruption in every way but ultimately, one hand does not clap and people should be more responsible in uniting against corruption and injustice.

That dilemma reminds me of a similar dilemma regarding who is the cause of corruption, governments or the people. many people are keen to blame it on one or the other not realizing that they are BOTH responsible… simultaneously.

There is a major fundamental concepts/rule in the following verse which if understood correctly and applied would improve your understanding and your judgment enormously.

[17:15] Whoever Is Guided Is Guided FOR HIMSELF, And Whoever Is Misguided Is Misguided UPON HIMSELF. NO Responsibility/Matter Will Be Confused By Another Responsibility/Matter, And We Were Not To Punish “UNTIL” WE “BRING-ABOUT” A MESSENGER

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