Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 47
! ! 47 common among women to believe it is perfectly fine to gain benefit for oneself, at the expense of causing harm to another. Yet, taqwa prevent s one from acting this way. W ome n taunt and ridicule each other, find faults in each other, and eventually begin fighting. All this is contrary to the concept of taqwa. Women have many other similar faults , but it wo ul d take far too long if I began speaking of them, and also today my throat is hurting. I ha ve told you the basic principle, which is that any act which leads to Allah ’s displeasure or causes pain or grief to any of His creatures , should be avoided. If this characteristic is developed, taqwa is certainly attained. In conclusion, these are just a few points, which I have given as a form of guidance for you. If you remember these points and act according ly, you will reap its benefits. ( Al - Fazl , October 27, 1917 )