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THE SILENT LANGUAGE OF EVIL

They weep to make people feel sorry for them and
to appear innocent
Crying is doubtlessly one of the best known methods of emo-
tionality. Those who act emotionally under satan's intimations use
their situation as a ploy to influence those around them. One of the
main factors that lead them to think in this way is that all their lives,
they have seen how effective this ploy is among ignorant people.
Some individuals far removed from the morality of the Qur'an and
leading their lives according to ignorant rules think that tears are an
important proof of innocence. They want to say that they told the

truth, but were unable to prove it to those around them—and, by
crying, think they will demonstrate that they were treated unjustly,
that they were sadly helpless to explain themselves.. Relying on
these perverse beliefs, they assume completely innocent facial ex-
pressions to make others feel sorry for them.
From their childhood, they have seen people around them
using this method and noted how effective it is. In their turn, under
satan's influence, they embrace the same method to hide their insin-
cerity. By using tears as a weapon, they think they can persuade oth-
ers that they are sincere, well-intentioned and honest. They also
think that they can hide their cooperation with satan, especially
when someone urges them to live a better moral life, warning them
that they have been following their lower selves and have not been
serious in this regard. Immediately they take refuge in emotionality
with the intention of making themselves appear innocent. They
think that upon seeing their tears, others will be filled with pity and
compassion and be convinced that they have done everything in
their power with all sincerity, but that is all they could achieve. They
believe that if they have been unable to obtain what they want with

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