Then, the writer went on, "I believe that man is an enemy of that which he knows not (a famous proverb). So, preceding our new consciousness and enlightenment on the reality of new scientific innovations, we would shrink from and condemn the application of them". Then, he referred to the employment of cars, planes, and rockets, and added, "Since, we have come to know, perceive, make sure of the benefits of all these (things), and that they do not involve disagreement with the religion, why do such naive and deceived people oppose it? Why do they then travel from one country to another (by such means of transportations), since they condemn and try to avoid utilizing them [i.e. cars, planes, etc. Trans.]?"
Undoubtedly, those who read and analyze such words will perceive that the Muslim Brotherhood, whom the writer aimed at criticizing, in no way condemn such modern innovations, of cars, planes, wireless technology, and the likes. It is also quite known that the Muslim Brotherhood members in no way reject or find fault with any of these. Rather, they themselves utilize such means; they travel by car and plane and use wireless telephones. So, what is it that drove the writer to weave such a grave fabrication and fall into such a heinous pitfall?
Thus, I leave it to the reader to answer this question, and I ask Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) to safeguard us against personal vain desires and against the steps of Satan.
Regarding their travel to different countries for Da`wah and guidance, it is a worthy task, for which they should be praised and thanked. It is not a cause of wonderment and condemnation. It only raises wonder since almost all people have neglected this noble mission, which is the way of the messengers and their followers. Yet, it is not a cause of wonderment that results in condemnation, vituperation, or mistrust.
On the other hand, the writer's description of them as "deceived" is improper, since they are indeed far above such a description, while it is the writer who is worthier of it, since the Muslim Brothers thanks to Allah are neither deceived nor influenced by a destructive movement. Moreover, they are not working for a vile purpose, as their purpose is noble, their work is praiseworthy, and their motivation is the (quest for the) truth, zeal for it, fear for the Muslims against the consequence of spreading of abominations and failure to redress them. Indeed, the deceived person is he who (out of mistrust) thinks them to be the contrary.
However, I hope his description of the Muslim Brothers and his preceding description of the Companions as "naive" within his discussion about the prejudiced and greedy enemies of Islam, does not imply depreciation. For, this is indicated by the context in which he juxtaposed the description of them as "naive" with his description of them as "deceived", in a way that denotes that "naive" implies negligence, dimwittedness, and heedlessness about the consequences of matters. Such is the famous approach of some modern writers. I hope the present writer does not intend the same meaning, even though his words hint at it. We ask Allah to pardon us and him, and to grant us all sincere repentance of our mistakes and sins. He is indeed the Best of all those asked.