Saturday, May 26, 2007

PEACE IN FAMILY

Justice and peace are the core of Islam and essential need for human being. Peace of course, is a natural outcome of justice. However, they are not mutually exclusive.

Justice in its comprehensive meaning and implication include among other things to properly recognize everyone's due right. If you fail to do so you would be in war with those whose right you abuse until they get their due right.

Is peace necessary for family success? What role does peace play in the family? And haw can peace be achieved in the family. Indeed, peace is the first essential ingredient for a success in family.

Thus, Allah stated in Qur'an 30: 21" And among His Signs is this that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them. And He put love and mercy between your hearts. Verily in that are signs for those who reflect". In this verse, Allah has pointed out that He put love and mercy between spouses hopefully they may dwell in tranquility.

Indeed, tranquility, love and mercy all are indications of peace and justice. Naturally speaking, children who grow up in a peaceful house live peaceful, productive and dynamic lives. To achieve peace in the family as Muslims or as any subscriber of other divine religion, one must abide by the rules and instructions laid down by Allah and His messenger.

"Failing to do so we will never have peace. Surely, in this is a message for any that has a heart and understanding and gives ear and is an earnest witness"
Qur'an 36: 37

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