Page 53 - The Moral Values of the Qur'an

This being so, it is not possible to hide anything
from Allah. Allah knows not only all the deeds but
also all the thoughts of all people, including those of
their subconscious, which they are largely unaware
of. This is emphasized in the following verse:

“It was We Who created man, and We know what
darksuggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to
him than his jugular vein.” (Surah Qaf, 50:16)

In these circumstances, the eventual behavior of
the believers should be complete sincerity and
modesty before Allah. Since Allah has created and
alreadyknows all beings, it is insensible to act in an
artificial manner before Allah. One should sincerely
uncover all one’s weaknesses, faults, wrongdoing
and defects in one’s faith to Allah, and ask for His
help and mercy.
The prophets are the best examples for their
sincerity to Allah. The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
prays to Allah and says “Show me, Lord, how You
will raise the dead.” And when Allah replies: “Have
you no faith?” he says ”Yes, but just to reassure my
heart.”(Surat al-Baqara, 2:269) This is how the
believers confess their weaknesses to Allah and ask
for forgiveness only from Him. Similarly, when Allah
commands the Prophet Musa (Moses): “Go to

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