" Holy Qur'an (43:23) The Prophet (s.

" Holy Qur'an (43:23) The Prophet (s.a.w.) pointing out the role of genes in the formation of human characters said: "Be careful when choosing a wife, for (maternal) uncles have bearing on babies' chararteristics."2 He also said: "Offer for marriage those who are equivalent, get married of them, and be selective when choosing a marriage partner."3 Basic motives and instincts exist within all people, but have different magnitudes with respect to strength or weakness.

Hence, it is acknowledged that people possess various potentialities such as intelligence, noble characters etc.... Islam takes this fact into consideration in its education process and observes this reality when shouldering people with responsibilities and duties. (1) Nakijul-Balagha-Imam All's (as.), letter No. 31. (2) al-Kulaini, al-Kafi. Vol. 5. Chapt. 3, p. 332. (3) al-Kulaini. al-Kaft. Vol. 5. Chapt. 3. p. 332.

[ 9 ] Since every human being possesses the will and choice of selection, he or she would be held responsible for his! Her actions. They would be accounted for their deeds and would receive relevant reward or punishment in the Hereafter, any person is able to correct his! Her stands, triumph over carnal desires and overcome adverse conditions, although, he! She would be free to indulge in evil doings and go astray.

"and pointed out to him the two conspicious ways" Holy Qur'an (90:10) "Nay, man is evidence against himself, even though he puts, forth his excuses." Holy Qur'an (75:14, 15) Imam as-Sadiq says in this regard: "No compulsion or (complete) freedom, it is a middle point (for man) between these two extremes" 1 5. Education is a process of refining human character and building a pleasing personality that would help enhance good motives and uproot or curb negative manifestations.

Knowledge is a guiding light in life to do constructive work and in turn educate others, while seeking knowledge solely for the purpose of its possession is not encouraged by Islam. Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says: "Knowledge is akin to practice, whoever learns would work and whoever works gets learned; Knowledge calls for work, otherwise it goes away." 2 Furnishing a model practical code of Islamic values and ethics is an important part of constructive Islamic education.

Such an example would provide the society with a visual portrait, add dynamism to thoughts and concepts, induce people to be keen adherents, and encourage the mixing of principles with concepts. (I) al-Kulaini, al-Kafi. Vol. 1.