The Ocean of Light — Page 20
20 misguided ways. Honesty has disappeared from among them and faith has evaporated. There is no sin left that they have not committed, nor any crime that they have not been guilty of. They have abandoned the Quran and the commandments toward which it beckons, and have followed the Devil and his enticements. Like the Jews, they have become humiliated apes, whereas they used to be ferocious lions. This is why they have tasted humiliation after honour, and following days of sovereignty have become smitten with destitution. This chastisement is from the Lord of the worlds due to closed hearts and constricted chests. Woe betide these Muslims who have abandoned their religion for the sake of this world, and have preferred this mortal realm over the final abode! They loved mischief and turned against truth and righteousness. They forgot the example of those people who, out of their utmost obedience, accepted martyrdom sacrificing their selves wholeheartedly. Those were the people who