This failure to uphold justice sets off a dangerous social chain reaction: turning passive “gossipers” into active “cheerleaders” for criminal behavior. Wazwaz warns that this is more than a social failure—it is a spiritual catastrophe. When we repeatedly witness truth and refuse to act on it, we risk a divine punishment where the internal “sensor” of our conscience is taken away, leaving us unable to distinguish right from wrong.
When we praise other people, we become blind supporters of human beings who are not perfect. There’s nothing wrong with thanking people, and we should express our gratitude to others. But praise belongs to God, as perfection is His alone.
Consider the bright morning hours, and the night when it grows still and dark. Thy Sustainer has not forsaken thee, nor does He scorn thee: for, indeed, the life to come will be better for thee than this earlier part [of thy life]! And, indeed, in time will thy Sustainer grant thee [what thy heart desires], and thou shalt be well-pleased.
The voice of hope, like the voice of faith, continues to invite and engage. This is very different from the voice of manipulation that takes advantage of those rejected by society. We may be rejected, but faith should help us deal with this rejection not with anger, but with hope, wisdom, and persistent engagement.
