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this world. But, in your Lord’s sight, right actions that
are lasting bring a better reward and are a better basis
for hope. (Surat al-Kahf, 46)

20. How should one behave toward one’s
parents?
Allah commands people to show kindness to their par-
ents. Speaking kind words, showing affection and respect,
and being compassionate to one’s parents is a requirement
of the Qur’an’s morals. Allah reminds people not to say even
"Ugh" to their parents. Even if their parents do not share
their children’s belief and do not believe in Allah, the believ-
ers still maintain their compassionate and respectful manner
toward them. The fact that they do not follow their parents’
advice when it conflicts with religion does not affect their
idea of respect negatively in the least:

We have instructed man to honor his parents. But if they
endeavor to make you associate with Me something
about which you have no knowledge, do not obey them.
It is to Me that you will return, and I will inform you
about the things that you did. (Surat al-`Ankabut, 8)

21. Who is responsible for spreading the

message of religion?
Enjoining right and forbidding wrong is everyone’s re-
sponsibility, anybody who knows the truth is obliged to con-
vey it to others. For that reason, conveying the message of
religion and inviting people to believe in Allah is not re-

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