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like to eat his brother's dead flesh? No, you would hate it. And
have fear of Allah. Allah is Ever-Returning, Most Merciful. (Qur'an,
49:11-12)

THEY PROTECT THEIR HEALTH AND
DO NOT CAUSE THEIR BODIES TO SUFFER
We made your sleep a break. (Qur'an, 78:9)
Allah is He Who appointed the night for you so that you might rest
in it, and the day for seeing. Allah pours out His favour on
mankind but most people do not show thanks. (Qur'an, 40:61)

THEY BEHAVE WELL TOWARDS
THEIR PARENTS
We have instructed man to honour his parents, but if they
endeavour to make you associate with Me something about which
you have no knowledge, do not obey them. It is to Me you will
return and I will inform you about the things you did. (Qur'an,
29:8)
Your Lord has decreed that you should worship none but Him,
and that you should show kindness to your parents. Whether one
or both of them reach old age with you, do not say 'Ugh!' to them
out of irritation and do not be harsh with them but speak to them
with gentleness and generosity. (Qur'an, 17:23)
We have instructed man concerning his parents. Bearing him
caused his mother great debility and the period of his weaning
was two years: 'Give thanks to Me and to your parents. I am your
final destination. (Qur'an, 31:14)

THEY ARE NOT DAUNTED
BY DIFFICULTIES
Or did you imagine that you were going to enter the Garden
without Allah knowing those among you who had struggled and
knowing the steadfast? (Qur'an, 3:142)

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