There can be no one more astray than those who elevate their own desires to the status of a deity. The Quran describes such people as being among the farthest removed from the path of guidance: “And who could be more astray than those who follow their desires with no guidance from Allah?” (28:50). And, “Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that most of them listen or understand? They are only like ca