Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 253
253 been fulfilled? Have you upheld your pledges and protected your r ehmi ( familial ) relations? There will be accountability by Allah the Exalted for all of this, so be mindful of what you have sent forth because the real blessings which will be everlasting are the blessings of the Hereafter. Remember not to think that your practices in this world are hidden from Allah the Exalted. Allah the Exalted states that He is well aware of everything you do. This verse is yet again reminding that the root of every evil is in not following righteousness and not paying attention to it. Thus, if you want real moral and spiritual advancement, remember it is not possible without faith and beli ef in Allah the Exalted and sincere practice of His commandments. Therefore, matrimonial matters and fulf ilment of relationships appear to be a worldly pursuit but for a believer , even his worldly pursuits are for the sake of his faith. An Ahmadi believing man or woman indeed has to and should live his or her life in the manner that would fulfil his or her pledges. Then alone will they become recipients of blessings and will be fulfilling the pledge that an Ahmadi makes with the Imam of the Age, the Promise d Messiah (on whom be peace) after entering the Jama’at in the form of the pledge of allegiance of b ai’at. Our girls and women should also be mindful that their foremost obligation is to abide by righteousness and to seek the pleasure of Allah the Exalted. Marriage too is to seek the pleasure of God and for the