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113 113 113 113 113 B ASICS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION - F IFTH E DITION Whoever believes in Allah and the Day of Judgement should not hurt his neighbour (Bukhari) The high regard in which one’s neighbour is held and the emphasis placed on the good treatment of one’s neighbour is such that it is mentioned just after the command to be- lieve in Allah and the Hereafter. In the Holy Qur'an (4:37), this command is mentioned soon after the command to worship Allah, and avoid associating any gods with Allah. This indicates its importance. 31. Cleanliness Attu-hooru shatral ee-maani Cleanliness is a requirement of faith (Muslim) There is another Hadith which has the same meaning. The Holy Qur'an (5:7) com- mands the believers to clean their bodies and environment. This makes it obvious that cleanliness is an integral part of our belief, system and faith. No religion ex- cept Islam has taught its followers that cleanliness is a religious duty. 32. Kind Treatment of One’s Spouse and Children Khairu-kum khairu-kum li-ahli- hee wa ana khairu-kum li-ahlee 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 A A A A A H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H — A — A — A — A — A H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H C C C C C O M M E N T O M M E N T O M M E N T O M M E N T O M M E N TA R A R A R A R A RY Y Y Y Y