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THE SILENT LANGUAGE OF EVIL

them. Allah tells us in the Qur'an that those whose consciences have
been darkened by their evil deeds have faces shrouded by vileness.
But as for those who have earned bad actions—a bad action
will be repaid with one the like of it. Debasement will
darken them. They will have no one to protect them from
Allah. It is as if their faces were covered by dark patches of
the night. Those are the Companions of the Fire, remaining
in it timelessly, for ever. (Surah Yunus: 27)

The faces of these individuals are indeed dark as night and the
way they look is not normal. In their eyes it is very difficult to find
comfortable expressions of contentment and peace. Their spiritual
state is extremely negative, and their uneasiness and lack of trust in
Allah is reflected in their eyes. This tension may cause a physical
contraction, so that their eyes become very narrow and dull. Just as
their minds are under satan's influence, so are their eyes. Normally,
if there is no problem, a person's eyes do not have such a dull and
uncomprehending look. The eyes of a normal, honest and sincere in-
dividual are wide open, lively and bright. The eyes of such a normal
person take on a human understanding; they have a comfortable
look, and this person can form relationships.
It is very tiring to look into the eyes of a person under satan's
control. To be around someone who produces negative effects
makes everyone uncomfortable.
At this point, it should be said that it is totally up to the indi-
vidual to correct this perverse expression. When he puts aside the
apprehensions in his heart and the evil thoughts coming from satan
and, in their place, puts good thoughts in accord with the Qur'an,
his face's expression—Allah willing—becomes bright and beautiful.
Because of his fine moral character and submission to Allah, the

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