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Harun Yahya
goal. However, the solution is very easy: If he behaves in the way de-
scribed, the matter can be resolved in a moment.
Such a change in behavior is easy to imagine when a thirsty per-
son goes into the kitchen to get a glass of water. He does not have to
plan for hours about how he will be able to get a drink. All he has to
do is to turn on the tap. In the same way, a person who thinks he
must correct his errors can do this only by implementing it.
They try to give to believers an impression of
helplessness
Those who claim to be in despair because they cannot rescue
themselves from the wickedness of their lower selves actually
choose this spiritual state themselves. The reason for their choice is
that they don't what to give up their bad natures and erroneous be-
havior. It's more pleasing to their lower selves to hide behind ex-
cuses. Besides, their lower selves enjoy behavior that is wrong
according to the Qur'an. For example, any arrogant, proud individ-
ual must train his lower self in order to achieve a trusting, gentle
moral character. But to be trusting goes against his lower self; he
wants to be able to enjoy pride whenever he so chooses. Therefore,
in this matter, he prefers not to suppress his lower self. The excuse
he generally hides behind is that he's "helpless and unable to find a
solution."
However, as with all the excuses such people offer, this one is
also false. The morality of the Qur'an is, in every case, clearest and
easiest solution. Allah reveals this truth in the Qur'an:
Certainly there is a transmission in this for people who
worship. (Surat al-Anbiya': 106)
In another verse, He says that He will show a way out of diffi-
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