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THE SOLUTION TO SECRET SORROWS

scend on every evil liar. They give them a hearing, and
most of them are liars. (Surat ash-Shu'ara': 221-223)
As with all forms of insincerity, the solution is to take refuge in
Allah with sincere repentance and live out the morality of the
Qur'an in full. If people do this, their worldly troubles will end and
they will be able to hope for salvation from eternal torment in the
Hereafter.

Emotionalism
Emotionalism is a significant factor that makes people lead
troubled lives. It is not in conformity with the approach instructed
by Allah in the Qur'an, but most people do not notice its danger.
Indeed most of the time, being emotional attracts others' praise, ad-
miration and encouragement. It is deemed to be a manifestation of
affection, whereas in fact it creates torment within people who are
distanced from the morality of the Qur'an. True affection is a gen-
uine and sincere emotion which is shown with neither hesitation
nor conceit. As for emotionalism, it springs from concealing affec-
tion or from directing toward people the love which ought to be felt
for Allah. Those who behave in this way nurture feelings that border
on the idolatrous toward those whom they love. Because of this,
they live in constant anxiety.
Emotionalism is contrary to religion. The Qur'an brings people
the ability to observe events objectively and interpret them logically.
Emotionalism, on the other hand, distances people from reality,
pushes them into illogical thinking, and directs into making wrong
decisions. For people who grasp faith and the morality of the
Qur'an, there is no positive side to emotionalism. They realize that
this mindset drives people into sorrow, disappointment and harm.
Because of this, they permit no such weakness in their hearts, either

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