The Ocean of Light — Page 26
26 reality of these ‘scholars’ who are steeped in sins and debauchery, the hearts of the people hardened. They commit sin with such audacity as if they are invisible to God Who is All-Knowing, All-Seeing. Their steps have faltered, and their quills have ruined the people. They have become corrupted and their pure water has become polluted. Despite their excessive sins, they are not ashamed. They hope for a harvest without sowing any seeds, and they do not follow the paths of guidance. They do not show kindness to anyone except if it is for showing off. Although people of previous generations exhibited similar evil inclinations, none were as bitter in their persecution. Allah arouses them but they slumber on heedlessly. The truth tugs at them but they keep pulling away. They have built up prejudices due to various forms of ignorance, and they do not listen to the truth, as if they were isolated in a cave. They possess neither insight nor reason. They do not even realise that Satan has attacked them;