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Do non-Muslims feel at peace and content with their religion, or are they in a bad psychological state? And how do we reconcile their potential contentment with the Almighty's saying: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest," and what is the place of the Almighty's saying: "Say, 'Whoever is in error, the Most Gracious will extend it for him abundantly,'" in explaining their satisfaction with what they are upon?

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Disbelievers do not enjoy their lives, nor do their hearts find solace, due to their disbelief and misguidance. Allah Almighty says: "And whoever turns away from My remembrance - indeed, for him will be a life of hardship." Their hearts are therefore in anxiety, confusion, and doubt. As for Allah Almighty's saying: "Say, 'Whoever is in error - let the Most Merciful extend it to him abundantly," the intention here is to give them respite as a gradual enticement so that they may increase in sin.

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