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contrary to the national understanding is afraid of punishment, and hence tries to conceal himself and his true character, and assumes the semblance of another, better character . Consequently, deceitfulness is one of the characteristics most hated by Türkmen people. In some people there is one thing in the heart, something different on the tongue, and something else again in their actions. These people are very unfortunate morally. They are deprived of the most important value, that is, inner moral freedom.

Allah created men to live in real freedom and real obedience. These are part of the essence of men. A pure and honest man is spiritually strengthened by his honesty. The faithful actions of this man result in his living in harmony with his being. Regardless of the difficulties he may encounter, his purity before Allah and the nation increases his effort and strength. Even if he lives in a bad environment and age, the heart of this man, protected by Allah, resembles a house closed to badness.

The ill-intentioned person, when he does a bad thing, thinks that he is keeping it from people by hiding it. However, the inclination remains in his soul. Later, due to this inner compulsion, he does another bad deed, and thinks that he hides it. Yet the prick of conscience increases. The more bad deeds he does, the more torture, the more remorse he faces. In time, this irrational pursuit of bad ends becomes part of his character and nobody or nothing can prevent him from carrying on.

Lawful (halal) things give pleasure while forbidden things (haram) are bitter and sorrowful.

Ideas and interests may be very complex and varied but we can reach the truth by assigning each to its proper place.


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