“The creator is not unmindful of the needs of a child in its mother’s womb. Nourishment is supplied to him through the umbilical cord. When the child is born, Allah provides him through his mother, wholesome and easily digestible milk. Gradually Allah develops in him various capabilities needed for the different stages of his growth….
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Damaging one’s chastity is a mortal…
“Damaging one’s chastity is a mortal sin in Islam and, in different cases, severe punishments such as whipping, killing, and stoning to death have been laid down for it. Allowing the commitment of this indecent deed, although it may have been agreed upon by both the parties, will shake the foundation of families which is…
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“No one has the right to enter the house…
“No one has the right to enter the house of another without first announcing one’s entrance and receiving permission; even a child has no right to enter the house of his mother or sister without permission. It is only the husband who does not need to announce his arrival. Home is a place which a…
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The Holy Prophet (S) asked…
The Holy Prophet (S) asked, “What things are better than any other for women?” No one answered. Imam Hasan (A), still a child, went home and asked what the answer was. Lady Fatima (A), said, “That she sees no man and no man sees her.” This shows that for a woman, looking at a man…
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Sometimes parents may disallow something…
Sometimes parents may disallow something or order their children to do something. But if the child does not obey, they don’t become angry about it. In such cases, it is permitted for the child to follow his choice. For example, the parents refrain their son to proceed on a journey that would cause hardship. But…
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