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209 guardian of her household. Therefore mothers must make the sacrifice for the sake of their children and stay at home. When children return from school, they should find a peaceful and loving environment at home. If we loo k around ourselves, we find that the reason a large number of children go astray is because they are deprived of their parents’ love. They long for their parents’ affections which they do not receive. They need attention, the like of which is not given by their parents. The parents are occupied in the rat race of accumulating wealth, and in satisfying their own interests. ’ Huzoor e Anwer added: ‘As regards to finding suitable spouses for children, it signifies that matches should not be settled where there i s lack of faith and only worldly wealth is evident. Matches should not be based on material possessions, with the intention of securing one’s daughter’s future comfort, or prosperity for one’s son’s business. You may look at these aspects as well but prima rily, the focus should be on the practice of faith in the household where a match is being considered. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) has stated that the most important feature one must consider when looking for a spouse is faith. Some say that they did base their [matrimonial] decision after giving consideration to the family which they found to be very pious etc. , but in spite of