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104 KNOWING THE TRUTH

MURAD: Allah, Who created all things, has by means of the Qur'an
and the apostles, clearly revealed what is true, beautiful and what is
wrong and evil. Here, apart from the few verses I've read, the Qur'an
contains advice to guide us in every aspect of our lives and to show us the
right way. The greatest undertaking for human beings is to learn,
understand and to try to apply the advice, commandments and
prohibitions that come from our Creator. There's no excuse for not doing
this. Otherwise, as it is revealed in Surat an-Nur verse 39, "The actions of
those who disbelieve are like a mirage in the desert. A thirsty man
thinks it is water but when he reaches it, he finds it to be nothing at all,
but he finds Allah there. He will pay him his account in full. Allah is
swift at reckoning." Living an imaginary life without consciousness will
likely lead to a sorry end.

AHMED: Friends, I understand that it's pointless to hesitate any
longer. In fact, I had predicted the outcome of our conversations during
these three days. In what we've been talking about, I haven't been able to
find a single error or point of contention. Finally I understand that my
hesitation is self-deception. Yes, I must confess that I was afraid of the
truth. Maybe you don't have too much to lose but I didn't want to lose in
an instant what I have acquired over the years. This was nothing other
than the illogical objection of one who feared that his property, children,
family and job might be snatched from his hand in a single moment. But
self-deception doesn't change the truth.

MURAD: Congratulations Ahmed. There aren't many people who
react as you have. But I think there's one thing you misunderstand.
You've lost nothing. On the contrary, you've gained a great deal because
you understand that everything you have is a blessing from Allah. You
understand that Allah is testing you in this world with these blessings
and He's given them to you as a means by which you may attain paradise.
Don't forget, someone who has learned that he merely experiences a copy
of the world in his brain has nothing to lose. On the contrary, because he