The Generation Gap

by

Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Hakim

1. Introduction	1
2. Preface	7
The Aim :	8
For What?	9
Countless Factors :	9
Encouragement and Effectiveness :	10
The Rich Culture :	11
Why Then?	12
No Confusion :	12
3. Biography of Hujjat al-Islam Wa-Muslammeen Sayyid Mohammad Taqi Hakim	17
4. An Atmosphere for Conversation	21
5. Hospitality and Appreciation	23
6. Mistakes and Apologies	25
7. The Most Sincere Caring	27
8. The Unmatchable Love	29
9. A Gift of Allah	33
10. The Results of Good Behaviour	36
11. The fruits of Hard Work	38
12. A Good Reputation and the Family Environment	39
13. Harmony and Co-existence	41
14. Revenge and Forgiveness	43
15. Complaining and Hoping for Forgiveness	45
16. Sufferings and Hopes	47
17. The Religious Beliefs vs. Superstitions	48
18. The Right Way	51
19. The Role of the Religion	53
20. All About Religion	55
20.1 The Need for Religion :	55
20.2 The Faith :	57
20.3 The Complete Religion :	62
20.4 Testimonies of Non-Muslims about Islam :	62
20.5 Islam and Productivity :	67
20.6 The Hidden Treasures in the East :	68
21. The Natural and Intellectual Rights	76
22. The Rights of Fathers and Mothers	78
23. The Child's Rights	83
24. The Responsibilities of Fathers & Mothers	88
25. Rearing of a Child	90
26. Importance of Mother's Rights	92
26.1 A. Motherly Affection :	93
26.2 B. Mother's Influence on the Child's Character :	93
27. The Exciting Words	99
28. The Limited Obedience	104
29. Forever	106
30. The Eldest Brother	108
31. Caring For the Family and The Mankind	110
32. The Spiritual fathers	112
33. The Teacher's Rights	114
34. The Fatherly Guidence	118
35. A Word of Advise	120
36. Words of Inspiration	122
37. A Word of Thanksgiving	127
38. The Final Words	130