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become exceedingly cruel beasts and can no longer be governed

through politics. 62

One needs to remember that as well as those who encourage

insurrection against their states and peoples, those who remain silent

in the face of such divisive acts, doing nothing to contribute to their

nations (when they have the means), hold the same materialist

outlook on life. Their only aim is to gain the greatest advantage.

Nothing bothers them as long as the happenings around them do not

affect their interests; they are people devoid of such values as

honesty, brotherhood, sacrifice and righteousness, and lack honorable

goals. They seize any benefits the state provides and strive solely to

satisfy their baser desires. Of such people Allah states the following:

And Allah presents an example of two men, one of them

dumb and unable to do a thing, while he is a burden to his

guardian. Wherever he directs him, he brings no good. Is

he equal to one who commands justice, while he is on a

straight path? 63

As described in the verse, a righteous person who is on a

straight path, fears Allah, attaches importance to spiritual values, and

is enthusiastic to serve his country and nation is sure to bring

62 The Risale-i-Nur Collection, The Rays Collection, Fifth Ray.
63 Surah an-Nahl, 16:76.

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