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(d) a reason based on the practice of those who are popularly described as having knowledge.
For a time I went after individual men, questioning those who fell short in observing
the Law. I would
question one about his doubts and investigate his inmost beliefs. `Why is it‟, I said, `that you
fall short in that?
If you believe in the future life and, instead of preparing for it, sell it in order to buy this
world, then that is
folly! You do not normally sell two things for one; how can you give up an endless life for a
limited number of
days? If, on the other hand, you do not believe in it, then you are an infidel!
Dispose yourself to faith.
Observe what is the cause of your hidden unbelief, for that is the doctrinal system you inwardly
adopt and
the cause of your outward daring, even though you do not give expression to it out of respect
towards the
faith and reverence for the mention of the law!‟
For a time I went after individual men, questioning those who fell short in observing
the Law. I would
question one about his doubts and investigate his inmost beliefs. `Why is it‟, I said, `that you
fall short in that?
If you believe in the future life and, instead of preparing for it, sell it in order to buy this
world, then that is
folly! You do not normally sell two things for one; how can you give up an endless life for a
limited number of
days? If, on the other hand, you do not believe in it, then you are an infidel!
Dispose yourself to faith.
Observe what is the cause of your hidden unbelief, for that is the doctrinal system you inwardly
adopt and
the cause of your outward daring, even though you do not give expression to it out of respect
towards the
faith and reverence for the mention of the law!‟