Islam has laid great emphasis for children to respect and value their parents...

Islam has laid great emphasis for children to respect and value their parents, especially the mother, for she has borne great pain in nurturing and looking after them. If one fails to show kindness to ones' parents, he will live in despair and a severe punishment awaits him in the hereafter. Allah (S.W.T.) in the Holy Qur'an has commanded all believers to show Mercy and Kindness towards parents. He has ordered children to lower their voice in front of their parents.

Even the smallest word in reply i.e. 'UF!' is forbidden. Think and Answer Why was the young lad in severe pain? What brought the changes in his severe condition? What do you understand from the warning in the Holy Qur'an to mankind on behaviour towards one's parents - verse 23 of Sura Bani Israel? Explain your answer fully. What lessons have you derived from the ailing man's experiences, hours before death? ANECDOTE Infacncy and Age One day, in the rashness of youth, I spoke harshly to my mother.

She sat in a corner with tears in her eyes said: "You forget the days of your infancy! Can you recall those days when you would cling to my bosom helplessly and would not dare to speak to me loudly?

Now you are powerful as a tiger and formidable as an elephant only because I am an old woman …" Introduction to Chapter Five In The Name Of Allah (S.W.T.), the Beneficent, the Merciful ALL ARE EQUAL IN THE DIVINE SYSTEM OF LAW AND ORDER Issues related to politics and well-being of the society are part of the fundamental Islamic laws. For a Muslim leader to govern a society he must practice justice and equity.

In this chapter and the lessons that follow, we will look at the importance of "Equality and Justice" in accordance to the divine laws. 'JUSTICE' is one of the core elements in the establishment of an Islamic Government. It is noteworthy to mention that in order to spread and apply justice it is necessary for there be a sense of Islamic Brotherhood which allows a person to know another's problems.

The implementation of justice helps Muslims to attain a life of respect, honour, dignity and total commitment to Islam. Lesson 13 : Srirtual Role Models The Infallible Imams At the time of the khilafat of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.), he once lost his armour. Later, he happened to pass by the open market (bazaar) of Kufah and his eyes fell on a Christian selling the very same armour!