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25 February 1908 171 they came to have disputes with their parents. You should, on your part, be prepared in any case to take care of and support your parents at all times. Whenever an opportunity presents itself, you should not let it pass you by. You will certainly receive the reward for your intention. If you have had to sepa- rate from your parents only for the sake of your religion and for giving precedence to the pleasure of Allah the Exalted, then it is a necessity. Keep reformation in mind, keep your intent pure, and keep praying for them. This matter is not something new. Hazrat Ibrahim as faced the same situation. The right of God has prec- edence in any case, so keep God Almighty supreme. Strive to fulfil your obligations towards your parents, and keep praying for them and keep a pure intent. 1 1. Al- H akam, vol. 12, no. 16, p. 4, dated 2 March 1908