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from the fact that these people do not keep Allah in their
hearts—that is, from their unawareness:
Those are the people whose hearts, hearing and sight
Allah has sealed up. They are the unaware. (Surat an-
Nahl: 108)
This manner of expression in the eyes is formed under the
influence of this debased culture. No matter how these peo-
ple may try to assume a meaningful expression in their eyes,
because they do not have faith, they cannot change their
expressions into the look of nobility, grace and understand-
ing that a faithful Muslim displays. They can only pretend to
look this way. This culture is most often narrow-minded and
far removed from religion; it makes impossible any true and
admirable goodness in an individual. On the contrary, it
turns the individual into a repulsive person that causes dis-
comfort both with his looks and his demeanor. In the expres-
sions in his eyes, there is no real meaning that would allow
direct contact, or allow others to have mutual conversations
or to evaluate a situation together.
To hide their own lack of wisdom, some people in this
debased culture try to find something to mock about in every
situation. This is the reason for the discomforting look of
mockery in their eyes. But by using ridicule instead of speak-
ing honestly from the heart, by trying to elevate themselves
by making others look ridiculous, shallow individuals actu-
ally humiliate themselves. Behind their looks there are most
often weak individuals in no position to ridicule anyone and
who lack even others’ ability to comprehend issues deeply.
Anyone who properly understands Allah’s greatness would