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THE COMMON PSYCHOLOGY AND
FORMS OF BEHAVIOR

IN IGNORANTISM

he philosophy of life and rules of Ignorantism stem from a su-
T perstitious belief that is the exact opposite of the Qur'an's
moral values. This wicked mentality dominates a person's entire life
and society regards it as natural. Attitudes and behavior described as
models of poor moral values in many places in the Qur'an are usually
accepted as legitimate and applicable by those who live by the
Religion of the Ignorant.
This false religion is a lifestyle wherein formalism rules. Society
possesses a number of rules inherited from its forebears. In unbeliev-
ing societies, its adherents say, "... We found our fathers following a
religion and we are simply following in their footsteps" (Surat az-
Zukhruf, 23). They preserved these rules almost as if they were
Divine laws.
It's not at all easy to step outside these laws' boundaries.
Everything is done according to these predetermined rules, from
ways of eating to the time people go to bed, from ways of displaying
love and affection to welcoming guests. Everyone who selects this
false religion and wants to progress within it is obliged to adopt a
style and attitude that the great majority approves of. Indeed, the ex-

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