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to relations between husband and wife. The attitude children
have towards their parents and older members of the family is
also important, and in an environment where religious princi-
ples prevail, love and respect govern these relationships.
Disrespectful and rude manners of speaking, shouting and ar-
guments, which are all very common in almost every home to-
day, are entirely absent. Instead, peace and joy prevails. No
more family disasters happen. Everyone cherishes his family,

which constitutes an incomparable model of family living.
Children see their parents as a blessing and feel great attach-
ment to them. Likewise, parents feel that their children are giv-
en into their protection by Allah. "Family" means warmth, love,
trust and solidarity. Yet, it should once more be emphasized
that such a healthy family environment demands a complete
and sincere devotion to religious values as well as a profound
fear of and love for Allah.

A Bond of Love and Respect is Established
among the Members of Society

In discussing the non-material effects of disbelief on man, 125
we mentioned that unbelievers cannot recognize true love and
respect. A society consisting of such people is surely one in
which its members, be they young or old, country or city-
dwellers, cannot embrace one another warmly. Under these cir-
cumstances, the individual often feels himself lonely and fears
that he is not loved by anyone. Everyone thinks only about

himself. The love and respect they think they have for one an-
other is actually not the one meant by the Qur'an. The main rea-
son for this is that they base all their values on interest-ridden
concerns.

HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)