Page 94 - Character Types of the Unbelievers

CHARACTER-TYPES OF THE UNBELIEVERS

have always had little problem getting what they want; everything is at
their disposal. When they are hungry, food is put before them; if they
make a mess, it is cleaned up for them; they get what they want immedi-
ately; their cars are bought for them and money is put into their wallets.

And, they do not have to put forth the slightest effort to get any of these
things. However, there are many “behind the scenes” who are required
to expend much physical and spiritual effort to provide them these
things. There are those who work to earn the money, determine their
needs, provide what is required, prepare it and offer it to them. But, a
great majority of the people living by the morality of ignorance do not
recognize these efforts, and therefore show no gratitude for them.

A fundamental characteristic that attends this ingratitude is a lack of
sympathy. Because majority of these people have nothing to worry
about, and experience no difficulties, they have no appreciation for those
who live in lesser circumstances.
Another prominent characteristic of some of the people living by
the morality of ignorance is their lack of faithfulness. They do not appre-
ciate the virtues of others, and therefore see no reason to be loyal towards
them. Such individuals can never establish sincere relationships; they
rely too heavily on their material wealth, and think that, even if they

were to lose one friend, through it they could find others. What they re-
gard as important in another person is not his good character, or the fact
that he practices the moral teachings of the Qur’an; that which is impor-
tant to them is what material gain he may be. They do not value friend-
ships on the basis of love and good morality, and so can never establish
real ones. They keep company with others whose money they want to
take advantage of, or with other inconsiderate and wealthy people like

themselves, who also do not know the real meaning of friendship.

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