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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Art of Social Relations First- How Can One Be Effective Among People? Good morals and sound relations can be a common and general language of the world, but one can rarely find a society that hates truth and justice or likes theft, injustice and aggression.

Even if you find a society like this, it would be a backward and primitive society that lives outside the realm of humanity and civilization; an abnormal society, which can never be taken into consideration. Thus, all sermons, regulations, recom-mendations, and advises in different religions are one or are close to each other, this is because man is one even though individual approaches differ.

And the source of all messages is one, even though its teachings differ - and its aim and objectives are one, bringing good morals into the life of people. Therefore, it is not surprising to see the aim of the Last Divine Message being what was reported from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) that: "I was sent to complete good morals." Thus, we must try our best to practice these laws of morals in all our undertakings.

The following are ways of deriving social respect and consideration: 1- Smiling: It is a magic key with which we open people's heart. This shinning and attractive act, which moistens the lips and lightens our face, speaks the sound word saying to others: I love you, I want you to be my friend, I want to have a good relationship of love and affection with you. It is charming because the other fellow - whether he likes it or not - will answer it in kind like or even better.

It is reported in a prophetic narration that: "Smiling at the face of your friend (brother) is an alms." The general moral law states: "Smile and the world will smile with you.

When you smile you are using thirteen parts of your face, whereas you are using 74 parts when you frown!!" Thus, why do you suffer your body in something which has no benefit, or in something whose result will be harmful?!" It is also stated in this law that: " The parts of the face are the best indicators of the feelings of its possessor." The smiling face is the best source of attracting friendship and relations with others. It is better than a gift presented by someone.

Then, what is the need for stinginess? Smile for all, be they young and old. In this way, you will surely motivate others for smiling and spread a warm and friendly atmosphere among them.