Basics of Religious Education — Page 104
104 104 104 104 104 B ASICS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION - F IFTH E DITION The Holy Qur'an has commanded parents to treat their children respectfully, by not failing to spend on their proper education and training, and teaching them good moral qualities, so that they may grow up to be- come confident and productive members of society. Parents who do not respect their children and do not spend on their proper educa- tion may contribute to the moral death of their children as mentioned in the the Holy Qur’an: “Slay not your children” (6:152, 17:32). 18. Know your own Worth Maa halakam-ra’un `arafa qad- rahoo He who knows his own worth, will never perish (Chehl Ahadith). According to the Holy Qur'an (95:5) hu- man beings have been created in the best mould. Allah has bestowed upon mankind many faculties and attributes, which can be used to attain unlimited progress (15:29-30). Mankind is the “be all and end all” of all creation in this universe. So, mankind must realize its true impor- tance, worth, and the purpose of its cre- ation, i. e. , worship of Allah (51:57, 1:5). This will enable mankind to achieve this purpose and please the Creator (i. e. , Allah) A A A A A HADITH HADITH HADITH HADITH HADITH — A — A — A — A — A HADITH HADITH HADITH HADITH HADITH WITH WITH WITH WITH WITH C C C C C OMMENT OMMENT OMMENT OMMENT OMMENTAR AR AR AR ARY Y Y Y Y 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2