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16 UNAWARENESS: A SLY THREAT

attributes.
Deniers are rebellious, arrogant, selfish, irritable, hypo-
critical, and unbalanced liars who are ready to engage in any
wickedness. When it is a question of their gaining an advan-
tage, they become so overwhelmed with worldly ambition that
they no longer even recognize their own father or mother.
Ignoring all limits that stand in the way of getting their own
way, they resort to falsity, immorality, and lawlessness to
overcome all obstacles.
Their consciences are shrouded, and so they have no
sense of mercy, compassion, and pity. Having no sensitivity
toward those around them, they live only for themselves and
to satisfy the selfish desires and passions of their egos. Their
minds are so clouded by unawareness that they never think
about Allah or even remember His name:
When Allah, the One and Only, is mentioned, the hearts
of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink back,
shuddering. (Surat az-Zumar: 45)
They deny the Hereafter’s existence and, to appease
their consciences and justify their behavior, disparage religion
and try to draw others down the same path. They are not
aware of the wickedness they commit or of the eternal pun-
ishment awaiting them:

As for those who do not believe in the Hereafter, We
have made their actions appear good to them, and they
wander about blindly. Such people will receive an evil
punishment and will be the greatest losers in the
Hereafter. (Surat an-Naml: 4-5)