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THE MERCY OF BELIEVERS

Father, do not worship Devil. Devil was disobedient
to the All-Merciful.

Father, I am afraid that a punishment from the All-
Merciful will afflict you, and turn you into a com-
rade of Devil". (Surah Maryam: 41-45)
However, as is in the case of the Prophet Ibrahim's fa-
ther, there may be certain people who remain indifferent
to an exhortation made in a kind and respectful manner.
In the face of such indifference however, in compliance
with Allah's command, believers must still maintain their
reverent and compassionate attitude towards their old
and needy parents. Nevertheless, they do not respect or
obey their ideas, since they (their parents) live by the
principles of a perverted system of beliefs. The unique
guide to the true path for a believer is Allah's commands
and Allah explains the attitude a believer must adopt in
such a situation in this way:
But if they try to make you associate something with
Me about which you have no knowledge, do not
obey them. Keep company with them correctly and
courteously in this world but follow the Way of him
who turns to Me. Then you will return to Me and I
will inform you about the things you did. (Surah
Luqman: 15)

Kindness Shown to Travellers
The attitude assumed towards travellers is another
manifestation of the beneficence of believers. Believers
provide all forms of material and spiritual support to