The best of deeds are those, which are the most difficult. For instance, waking up for the sake of praying to Allah Almighty in the biting cold of a winter night and sacrificing the delights of sound sleep makes the soul triumphant over the body and strengthens the will. Though it is a bit difficult…
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An act which provides pleasure and draws pain…
An act which provides pleasure and draws pain away is desired and wanted by man. Man likes and is fond of anything which is pleasurable to reach. Likewise, the term affection is used in the case of desirable deeds and traits. And this clears up the relationship among pleasure, determination and affection. But it must…
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At first, performing various deeds, establishing…
At first, performing various deeds, establishing power and extending strength, occur by means of stimulating nerves and by muscles with the aid of natural powers alone. These constant movements made by the child on instinct, help increase his physical power, by and by, his muscles become stronger and mode ready to perform greater and more…
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Among man’s innate desires…
Among man’s innate desires, mention can be made of the desire to wield power, to be capable of performing deeds and to have control over other beings. This desire also emerges in childhood and endures to the end of a person’s life. Of course, this desire has degrees depending on age differences, period of life…
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Parents, too, must avoid lying, ill-speaking…
Parents, too, must avoid lying, ill-speaking, and using bad language and obscene words in front of children. Parents should perform decent deeds, so that children might be brought up as chaste and magnanimous people. Parents must endeavor and show motivation and justice, so as to transfer to their children the love for justice and humanity…
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