Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 57
57 (25:75) That is, God Almighty, grant us delight of eyes through our wives and children. And make us Imam of the righteous. This can only co me about if they are not embroiled in sinful life and lead their lives as servants of the Gracious God and give precedence to God over e verything. It is expounded in the latter part of the verse: ُِیَۡ اِمَاماا و ََ اجۡعَلۡنَا لِلۡمُّتََق ‘…and make each of us a leader of the righteous’). If the offspring are pious and righteous then the one making the prayer will be like an Imam. It is also a prayer for the individual making the prayer t o be come righteous. ’ (Malfuzat, Vo l. 1, pp. 562 - 563 new edition) (Addre ss delivered to ladies on 26 July 2003 at Jalsa Salana UK. Published in Al Fazl International 29 August 2003) Lack of Mutual Love between Parents and its Negative Impact on Children Drawing attention to peaceful family life , Huzoor e Anwer (may Allah be his Helper) said: ‘I have observed that children of such homes where parents do not have a loving relationship mostly find comfort outside of home. Therefore, I will also say to