Page 48 - What the Qur'an Says about Liars and Their Methods

THE LIAR'S DARK

SPIRITUAL STATE

T T he spiritual state of liars is extremely confused,
for their minds and consciences are not clean and
healthy. Habitual liars make countless calcula-
tions in their minds, and are far from thinking and behaving
sincerely and honestly. In the coming pages, we will discuss
their spiritual state.

Liars try to persuade themselves
that their lies are true
One of the liars' strangest aspects is their attempt to per-
suade themselves, even while they are lying, to believe their
own lies. For instance, a person who tells a pack of lies about
his family, his job, and his social life is gradually affected by
these lies and starts living in a world of his own invention. He
behaves as if the lies told are true, thinking that doing so will
make them more persuasive.
When a person tries her hardest to persuade others that
she is telling the truth, it means that she is trying to cover up
certain deficiencies or a bad conscience. For example, a person
who says that she cannot do something persuades herself that
her lie is true. Although she can do it, she gives many reasons
why she cannot. Or, if a friend wants to borrow an article of
clothing from her, she lies about why she cannot lend it and

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