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The Generation Gap by Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Hakim 1. Introduction 1 2. Preface 7 &nbsp The Aim : 8 &nbsp For What? 9 &nbsp Countless Factors : 9 &nbsp Encouragement and Effectiveness : 10 &nbsp The Rich...

The Generation Gap by Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Hakim...

CHAPTER 30 Divorce and Inheritance One of the things which angers God, the Almighty is divorce, [Vasa'il, v.22, p.7] Divorce is Despised Divorce is not good. It is despised by God, the Prophet, and the Imams unless it is for a religiously accepta...

CHAPTER 30 Divorce and Inheritance One of the th...

CHAPTER 29 Prosperity or Ruin of a Family So fear God as much as ye can; listen and obey; and spend in charity forthe benefit of your own souls. And those saved from the covetousness oftheir own souls, -- they are the ones that achieve prosperity.[...

CHAPTER 29 Prosperity or Ruin of a Family So fea...

CHAPTER 27 A Couple’s Duties to Their Relatives Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred... [HolyQuran: Baqara: 2:215] Relatives Each husband and wife has some relatives. Neither one is allowed to force the other to stop se...

CHAPTER 27 A Couple’s Duties to Their Relatives ...

CHAPTER 25 The Rights of the Children Imam Ali said: A child's right over his/her parents is to choose him a good name, to givehim the proper upbringing and to teach him the Quran.[Nahj ul-Balaghah, Hikmat, p399] The Path to Prosperity At first ...

CHAPTER 25 The Rights of the Children Imam Ali s...

CHAPTER 24 The Role of the Father in Child Rearing O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of evil, nor thy mother awoman unchaste! " [Holy Quran: Maryam: 19:28] Consider the Following Four Facts It is understood from verses 33-37 of the Chap...

CHAPTER 24 The Role of the Father in Child Rearin...

CHAPTER 23 The Role of the Mother in ChildRearing The Prophet (Pbuh) said:Heaven is under the feet of mothers. [Mizan al-Hikmat, v.10, p.712] A Child as the Result of a Mother's Efforts The Arabic word "Um" which means mother and is extensively u...

CHAPTER 23 The Role of the Mother in ChildRearing...

CHAPTER 21 Raising Children in Islam Imam Sajjad said:One thing guaranteeing men’s prosperity is to have children whom theycan help. [Kafi, v.6, p.2] The Position and Worth of Children Children, whether male or female, are the greatest and most b...

CHAPTER 21 Raising Children in Islam Imam Sajjad...

CHAPTER 20 Pregnancy In travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years twain washis weaning: (hear the command) [Holy Quran: Luqman: 31:14] The Period of Pregnancy The time of pregnancy is a very difficult period with anxiety and vari...

CHAPTER 20 Pregnancy In travail upon travail did...

CHAPTER 19 The Rights of Wives and Husbands inIslam Those are limits set by God: those who obey God and His Apostle will beadmitted to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath, to abide therein(forever) and that will be the Supreme achievement. [Holy Qu...

CHAPTER 19 The Rights of Wives and Husbands inIsl...

CHAPTER 18 Responsibilities of the Head of theHousehold O ye who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whosefuel is Men and Stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and)severe, who flinch not (from executing) the Commands t...

CHAPTER 18 Responsibilities of the Head of theHou...

CHAPTER 17 The Principles of Spirituality in theFamily Help ye one another in righteousness and piety, but help ye not oneanother in sin and rancour: Fear God: [Holy Quran: Maida 5:3] Spiritual Blessings Many blessings have been bestowed upon man...

CHAPTER 17 The Principles of Spirituality in theF...

CHAPTER 16 The Material Issues of the House andthe Family O ye people! Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good; and do not followthe footsteps of the Evil One, for he is to you an avowed enemy. [HolyQuran: Baqara 2:168] The Virtues and Vices of W...

CHAPTER 16 The Material Issues of the House andth...

CHAPTER 15 The Aspects of Virtue in the Family The Prophet (Pbuh) said: Whoever marries and visits his relatives for the sake ofGod, God shall attend to him by placing a crown like that of the angels on hishead. [Vasa'il, v.20, p.51, Al-i-Bayt Pres...

CHAPTER 15 The Aspects of Virtue in the Family T...

CHAPTER 14 Security in Life Whatever good, (O man!) happens to thee, is from God; But whatever evilhappens to thee, is from thy (own) soul. [Holy Quran: Nisaa 4:79] The Good and the Bad Man is a creature consisting of the intellect, the heart, th...

CHAPTER 14 Security in Life Whatever good, (O ma...

CHAPTER 13 The Modest Covering and Woman’s Chasteness Thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and notdisplay their beauty except... [Holy Quran: Nur 24:31] Veiling, or covering woman's beauty and protecting her from the evil e...

CHAPTER 13 The Modest Covering and Woman’s Chaste...

CHAPTER 12 Islamic Ethics in the Family Structure The Prophet (Pbuh) said: I recommend you to have good morality, sinceverily this will take you to heaven, and you should not be foul temperedsince that will undoubtedly take you to Hell. [Vasa'il, v...

CHAPTER 12 Islamic Ethics in the Family Structure...

CHAPTER 11 Hygiene in the Family Structure For God loveth those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those whokeep themselves pure and clean. [Holy Quran Baqara 2:222] The Worth of Cleanliness and Hygiene in Islam Once the marriage takes place...

CHAPTER 11 Hygiene in the Family Structure For G...

CHAPTER 10 Islam’s Original Plans for Marriage And those who pray, "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring whowill be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead therighteous." [Holy Quran: Furqan 25:74] Marriage Negotiations Wh...

CHAPTER 10 Islam’s Original Plans for Marriage A...

CHAPTER 9 How to Choose a Spouse Marriage is my tradition, and whoever does not long for my tradition is not of my nation. [Bihar al-Anwar, v.103, p.220] The Evil-Doer is Deprived of God's Mercy In a very important tradition by the noble Prophet ...

CHAPTER 9 How to Choose a Spouse Marriage is my ...