'Aql and the Freedom of Choice

Today - another significant milestone in my life has made an entry. At 55 years, it is indeed a blessing had one's choice in life fulfills the very purpose of man's creation. Man is superior to other animate beings for being endowed with 'aql and the freedom to choose. Is it not Islam based on rational choice? Taqdir does not compelled everyone to be good or bad. Allah SWT has not send down miracles to make everyone belief in His Oneness as well as His Omniscience and Omnipotence. It is al-'aql that needs to be used wisely. Once, we are clear that the signs of the Universe points to our Very Creator, humbly seek for His Guidance. Al-Qur'an and al-Hadith are there to lead us to a correct choice in life.Had Allah SWT wish, He would make everyone Muslims - but that would only defeat the purpose of His Creation i.e to test which one of us is the best in deeds. Allah knows best.