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cates Allah_s message may employ a style and attitude
that addressses the non-Muslims_ approach towards the
religion and believers. The style and the choice of topics
should be tailored to fit the hearers_ dispositions,
because they will be influenced according to their specific
needs. Some people may need polite words whereas oth-
ers may be influenced by strong language. This is similar
to a doctor who prescribes an operation, aspirin or an
injection, depending on the situation of his patient.

20. Telling about the destruction of former
societies

One of the things that lead people to deny Allah’s exis-
tence is the strange idea that they will live forever. Young peo-
ple think that they will always be young, or at least that they
will remain young for a long time. Middle-aged people con-
sole themselves with the idea that death is still far off. Their
society deepens this deception, for its magnificent buildings,
beautiful art works, houses, cars, and much else gives them
the impression that life is permanent and enduring.
Actually, this deception, which is no more than satan’s
intimation of eternity, is only another example of the first
and greatest deception: The sin that caused Adam (as) and
Eve to be expelled from Paradise was a result of satan’s

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For this reason, those who are being called to faith must
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