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32 by righteousness. Even though, at the time of nikah when proposal and consent is given, [Quranic] verses pertaining to righteousness and قول سدید qawl e sadeed ( speaking the right word) are recited to draw attention to the fact that we must creat e such a paradisiacal society and such an environment that others are drawn towards us. Although there will be just a few such examples in the Jama’at, yet, they are hurtful and painful examples. The [Quranic] verse that is being ex plained right now, is also one of the verses recited at the time of the nikah. As Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (may Allah be pleased with him) once said, always think of the consequences before saying or doing anything, and also that Allah the Exalted is awar e of whatever you do. Those who are unfair think no one is watching them and they can perpetrate whatever cruelty they want on someone else’s daughter within their home. Allah the Exalted is aware of this and if it is kept in view that Allah the Exalted is watching and Allah is aware, Huzoor (Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I) says , then these ills can be avoided. May Allah make it so that every Ahmadi family; be it the husband, the wife, the mother - in - law, the daughter - in - law or the sister - in - law, all abide by rig hteousness and create a beautiful society. ’ (Friday sermon delivered on 30 May 2003 at Fazl Mosque, London. Published in Al Fazl International 18 July 2003)