ADNAN OKTAR: Yes. The fear of Allah is the most important force that directs our activities and all our characteristics with regard to having good morals. For instance without the fear of Allah, a person may not feel the need to be patient or be able to endure hardship. He may not forgive. He may not use his will in many instances. He may say, "Allah will forgive me anyways." This rationale is also stated in the Qur'an as you know; he may say, "In any case I will go to Heaven". But with the fear of Allah, everything is brought under control. For example, he may not wake up for the morning prayers, or fast, or make any sacrifices for his loved ones... These are the foundation of love and passion; without them all of these (concepts) are demolished. That person becomes utterly empty. With the fear of Allah, a person develops wonderful details. That is to say, he gains traits like diligence and honesty. With the fear of Allah, for instance, a person tells the truth. Without the fear of Allah, a person may easily tell lies for his own gain.

INTERVIEWER: That's what is going on today.

ADNAN OKTAR: Of course, the fear of Allah is at the root of honesty. A person tells the truth because he fears Allah. For instance such person is a truthful witness. The fear of Allah prevents various dissension, depravity, tumult and the anarchy in the individual's soul. It allows us to take much more pleasure from Heaven. Without it, a person is beset by a stiff dullness.