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about Allah, and turn toward the men and women of the believ-
ers. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat al-Ahzab: 73)

And so that He might punish hypocritical men and women as
well as associating men and women—those who think bad
thoughts about Allah. They will suffer an evil turn of fate. Allah
is angry with them, has cursed them, and prepared Hell for them.
What an evil destination! (Surat al-Fath: 6)
As these verses make clear, men and women are equal in
their trial on Earth as well as in the reward they receive in the
Hereafter.

The Value of Mothers

Islamic morality guarantees all people's social and personal
lives and shows them how to live the easiest, most content, and

happiest life. This morality prescribes justice, understanding,
compassion, and helpfulness toward all people, regardless of gen-
der, age, and economic status. Irrespective of whom they are deal-
ing with, Muslims are required to always abide by this morality
as best they can. Muslims adopt these superior moral characteris-
tics because Allah tells them to do so. As a result, a person's social
status, gender, age, and other such characteristics are irrelevant to
them.
Allah states the importance of treating women, especially
mothers, well. Parents do their best to give their children a good
education, a decent character, and teach them to treat all other
people properly. Given that they make many sacrifices, financial
or otherwise, for many years, the children are obligated to return
their efforts and selfless support with respect and service. Allah

reveals this responsibility:

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)