OBSTACLES TO ACCEPTING THE TRUTH

OBSTACLES TO ACCEPTING THE TRUTH to understand deeper realities. The superficial nature of our era has even become a veil that hides many truths. Once, a wise elder commented on a speech, saying, “It was brimming with faith and conviction.” Yet, I felt it was nothing more than eloquence. When a person becomes affected by superficiality, it becomes difficult for them to feel the weight of reason. Due to their desensitization, they fail to understand non-material truths. It is a fact that only the person who has risen above the world and worldly things can attain the higher realities of Islam. One who cannot rise above them may have the voice of truth resounding right in front of their eyes, yet they will remain unable to grasp it. They lack the ears to listen and the heart to comprehend. No matter how strong the arguments are, they will not feel the need to reconsider their views. They stay in their familiar sphere, much like a person who, despite having plenty of health resources around, is afflicted by a chronic disease. They remain ill despite all the available health and strength resources. Similarly, when someone is afflicted with the disease of desensitization, all sources of light and guidance become ineffective; they cannot benefit from them even if they have them. Another factor in this regard is idolizing personalities. Sometimes, a person becomes so deeply influenced by