The Reality of Khilafah — Page 80
SIRRUL-KHILAFAH— 80 walking in darkness and turning away from the sun and the light. They deliberately neglect their faith for the sake of their desires. I see the missionaries like hunters whose prey is close at hand and they see a great opportunity. I see them hunting using every device at their disposal. One of their devices is that they lend support to those who are hurt and broken and thus entrap those in need. They draw to themselves the most corrupt of people and give them sti- pends so as to ensnare them and trap them in the pit of ruin. They show haste in bandaging the injured, releasing the pris- oner and comforting the poor, on the condition that these peo- ple embrace their religion, which is the fuel of fire. They entice people through their daughters and other kinds of pleasures so that the ignorant ones fall into their trap and can be used for nefarious purposes. People do not turn to them because of the Gospels that they read to them, rather they are beguiled by the charms of their women and the free gifts they offer. They do not become Christians for the sake of God; they do so to gain mate- rial benefits and to become affluent. It is thus that the Christians have been able to spread their misguided beliefs and strengthen their hold. They cater to the temptations of the flesh and invite everyone who craves them. If one of them is then provided with matrimony or is given money and saved from destitution, they are satisfied in their intent. Such are their strategies for ensnar- ing people and such are the tricks that cause hordes of indolent people who only care for eating and drinking and luxury to line up at their door. They while away their time drinking alcohol or