Negative Role of Home
English book, p. 90
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
NEGATIVE ROLE OF HOME It is truly disheartening that people have become so consumed by their love for their children that they embody the Prophet’s words, ‘Your love for something makes you blind and deaf.’ N owadays, it is generally the case that in every house, praises are lavished exclusively upon their family members, always speaking of them positively. Conversely, when discussing others, derogatory remarks are all too frequent. This culture of extolling one’s virtues while highlighting the flaws of others has become so pervasive that hardly any household remains unaffected by it. It is within the confines of the home; individuals are transformed into citizens of society and the nation. However, this prevailing culture has failed to nurture good citizens who hold fair opinions of others, harbour love for others, display tolerance, possess a spirit of generosity towards all, foster a sense of equality, find joy in the progress of others, and empathize with the suffering of others. Social values have disappeared entirely, leaving only one prevailing concern: self-interest. This state of affairs has led everyone to become self-centred and

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