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193 established but Muslims had forgotten it and the Promised Messiah (on whom be pe ace) established it once again. Woman has been most regarded and valued in Islam. ’ (Friday sermon delivered on 13 January 2006 at Baitul Futuh, London. Published in Al Fazl International 3 February 2006) Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) said at anot her occasion: ‘You can observe here that just as the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) had enjoined [his followers] to be come role models, this companion promptly repented and tried to be a good model. Today, majority of you sitting here or at least a go od number of you here, are from the families of those companions who tried to become role models after taking b ai’at (pledge of allegiance) and indeed became models. You should adopt these virtues if you too have a sincere connection and claim to be from t he community of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Make a pledge today that you will establish models of virtue, will forgive oversights of your wives. Young women’s families who oppress them should pledge that they will forgive oversights of young m en. This can remove societal and familial acrimonies borne of conflicts. If marital conflicts are leading to separation, try from the start to focus on prayers and avail of these virtuous surroundings to heal broken hearts. ’