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30 merely for egotistical reasons and selfish desires and where children are involved, they suffer greatly. I have drawn atte ntion to this matter many times before. In order to honour the dues of Allah the Exalted and the dues of human kind it is essential for believers who include themselves in servants of the Gracious God to abhor every kind of falsehood. ’ (Friday sermon delive red on 25 September 2009 at Baitul Futuh, London. Published in Al Fazl International 16 October 2009) At another occasion Huzoor e Anwer said: ‘Just as I have already mentioned , the Quranic guidance [read ] at the time of nika h should always be kept in mind. You must abide by righteousness, you must abide by the right word ( قول سد ی د ) and if you do so, then these problems will never arise. If you are taking something that is not rightfully yours, it is a lie and along with lying you are perpetrating شرک (shirk/associating partners with God). The Holy Prophet (peace and blessin gs of Allah be on him) said if you make me reach wrong verdicts you fill your bellies with fire. If you are distanced from righteousness, you will certainly fall in the lap of شرک. Engage in Istighfar and seek forgiveness and mercy from Allah. Always have fear of God. ’ (Friday sermon delivered on 10 November 2006 at Baitul Futuh, London. Published in Al Fazl International 1 December 2006)