Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 69
69 Good Conduct to wards Relatives Addressing Ahmadi ladies with reference to the significance of showing good conduct to relatives , Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) said: ‘Then there is good conduct with relatives. This is a very important matter. Some relationships break up on trivial issues depriving one of the opportunities given by Allah the Exalted to earn reward for doing good. I have seen that generally speaking if the virtue of good conduct with relatives is practiced there is no question of any kind of mutual acrimonies or badness to develop. There would be no break up of families, conflicts between husband and wife, quarrels between sisters - in - law and mother - in - law or daughter - in - law clashes. It should be the practice of true believing women who develop in virtues to also be mindful of their relationships. ’ (Address delivered on 17 September 2011 at the Lajna Ijtema Germany) Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) expounded the Islamic teaching on taking care of relatives and also spoke on the marital problems ar ising from not abiding by it. Huzoore Anwer said: ‘Allah the Exalted enjoins us to look after one’s relatives and be kind to them. This kindness will help establish societal peace and security.