Maulana explains that God created the world as a testing ground, and death leads to paradise or hell based on one's performance; this is not a threat but information.34:40 He compares this to a traffic police warning about driving recklessly—it is simply information about what will happen.35:09 He says that intense fear of God, which includes fear of death, can eliminate differences and distractions, making a person serious and sincere.24:56 He emphasizes that the first step is to bring intellectual awakening in people so they can think beyond this life and focus on the afterlife.15:18