The Ocean of Light — Page 32
32 they do not accept that which runs counter to their desires even if it is from their own ancestors. They know nothing about truth and cognition and have introduced a plethora of innovations in their words and deeds. As far as the laymen among the Muslims are concerned, the majority of them have followed various devils. You will find their old and young steeped in sinfulness and you will see that their anxiety is only for this world and for their sons and daughters. When arguing or debating, they steer clear of the truth. They petition tribunals in order to usurp the rights of their familial rivals. They wish to do away with their brothers so that they may become sole heirs of any inheritance. They never speak about the Day of Judgement, either seriously or in jest. If a worldly possession is lost, they are rendered senseless with grief and agony, but if like the unbelievers, their entire faith is lost, they do not grieve in the slightest. They would sacrifice