Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 237
237 Men and w ome n are the basic unit of society. Although they are different genders, they have a connection and after joining in the relationship as husband and wife, they become a unit. This is the relationship and the bond from which the next generation ensues. If t his unit and couple does not have righteousness , then there is also no guarantee for the righteousness of the next generation. There is also no guarantee for the high morals and righteousness of society, because a society is formed by the numerical growth of humanity. Therefore, when a believer is in search of righteousness, it is not just for himself, rather it is also for his offspring and for his society. When this fundamental unit espouses such righteousness , it will be a guarantor for the righteousness of the next generation and there will also be a guarantee of righteousness of society – and high morals will be witnessed. As the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has said: Righteousness is a means of protection, ( a n amulet) for security. Indeed, every one no matter which religion one belongs to, or even one who does not believe in religion, desires to remain in the sphere of security. W hether or not one gives security to the other, one wishes security for him or herself. A villain, a thief, a robber wou ld doubtlessly harm others but would want himself to be safe from all kinds of losses. Thus, if every person wishes to have security, does not want to receive any harm, wants his night and day to pass safely and soundly, wants