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ADHERENCE TO THE VALUES

OF RELIGION SOLVES ALL

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

n earlier sections we discussed in detail the state of mind
and attributes of those who are bereft of religious values,
I and the typical human characters these attributes pro-
duce. In this section, we will see how age-old social problems
can be solved in a society where religious principles are ad-

hered to.

Every Sort of Degeneration Ends

The most distinctive characteristic of societies not bound 117
by the principles of religion is the prevalence of degeneration
and its deep penetration into all levels of society, which be-

comes more chronic with each passing day. Since people do not
follow Qur'anic precepts and are bereft of values like the fear of
Allah or the necessity of earning Allah's approval, there is
nothing to hinder this degeneration. There are, of course, some
traditions, customs and social laws developed by individuals
or leaders, which shape the general conduct of society. But, be-
cause these have been developed by man and the majority lack
fundamental fear of Allah, their impact on society is feeble.

HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)