This is why these states occur only in those who have something of Christianity in them, which inclines them towards intoxication, as Christians seek it through drink, sounds, and beautiful forms. This is why such people dwell in the realm of misguidance.

As for your claim that you were addressed in this way and commanded to act, which of the two kinds of words was involved: words expressing religious commands, or words expressing the universal decree?

The former include His words:

“Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct,”

“It is He who sent among the unlettered,”

and “We certainly sent Our messengers with clear proofs.”

The latter include His words:

“We commanded its affluent inhabitants,”

“We sent against you servants of Ours,”

and “that We have sent the devils.”

If you claim that it was of the “former” kind, your claim is false, for it contradicts the Quran and the Sunnah. If you acknowledge that it was of the “latter” kind, that is correct. But this is the condition of unbelievers and hypocrites, such as Iblīs, Pharaoh, Nimrod, and all others who obeyed the commands of universal decree and followed the decreed will, while turning away from the commands of revealed law and failing to abide by His will concerning religion.

Reflect upon this principle, for it is immensely important and beneficial: it exposes the nature of states that contravene Islamic law. Those who experience them are divided into those who are excused and those who bear sin, just as the states themselves are divided into