The statement is true and contains a very beautiful and wise meaning.
Meaning Fear of Ghosts or Creatures.
Stay away from the place: If there is a place or thing that causes fear or harm, we are advised to avoid it.
Weak creatures: Ghosts or jinn are creatures created by God that cannot benefit or harm without His permission.
Meaning of Fear of God.
Approaching Him: The fear of God is different from the fear of creatures. Fear of God makes us run closer to His mercy.
Obeying orders: This closeness is established by diligently worshiping and avoiding His prohibitions.
Finding peace: People who are close to God will feel safe and calm because He is All-Protecting.
Fear of other than God makes us stay away, but fear of God actually makes us want to be close to Him.
