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Introduction

The family is the primary unit of the community, the initial cell at the institutional level, and the essential bridge upon which the former generations of the native land cross to give birth to future generations.

There are some acts in Islam which have been forbidden by Allah in the Qur’an and by His Messenger (S) in the Sunnah (practice of the Prophet), and which have been made clear by the sayings and actions of the Imams (peace be upon them).

If we study the forbidden things in Islam deeply and in detail, we will find that proscribing them is a step taken by Islam to protect humanity from perverse conduct and keep it away from dangers and evils.

The following are some of the prohibited behaviors.

Among the qualities of the good believers is to emulate the noble character of Prophet Muhammad (S) whom the Almighty has described in His Book as follows:

“And you verily are on a high level of noble character.” (Qur’an; 68: 4-6)

When we speak of rights in Islam, we really mean that these rights have been granted by Allah; they have not been granted by any king or by any legislative assembly. Since in Islam rights have been conferred by Allah, no legislative assembly in the world, or any government on earth has the right or authority to make any amendment or change in the rights conferred by Allah. No one has the right to abrogate them or withdraw them.

While Islam presents itself as the best way of life for people to achieve salvation in the after-life, it also teaches its followers to live up to high standards in conduct with other human beings, regardless of their religion, ethnicity, race, language, or culture. The Holy Qur’an is highly critical of Christian beliefs in Trinity and regarding Jesus (peace be on him) as a deity. The Holy Book is also very critical of the Jews for not accepting Jesus and Muhammad (peace be on them) as messengers of Allah.

A Brief Biography of Sheikh. Abolfazl Sabouri (Born in 1980 in Iran):

• Graduate of Ilmiyah seminary in Qom with more than 15 years of study and research. (He Actively participated in courses offered by Grand Ayatollah Jawadi Amoli, Grand Ayatollah Sobhani, Grand Ayatollah Zanjani, Grand Ayatollah Bahjat, and Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Kamal Haydari).

• Professor of Tafsir, Theology, and Jurisprudence in Elmiyeh Seminary of Qom and in Payame Noor and Kurdestan Universities

This Book is dedicated to my wife,
who inspires me and fills my life with love and light,
and to my children,
Mahdiyar and Zoha,
Who continue to amaze me and fill my life with joy.
I am grateful to Allah
for bringing us together as a family
and for showing me that I am blessed.

Islamic Terms1

Ansar: The supporters. The people of Medina who received, welcomed, and protected the Prophet (S) and the Muhajirs.

Ashura: The tenth of Muharram, celebrated as a day of mourning (the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Al-Husayn, peace be upon him.)

1. I command you to fear God exclusively without associating with him anything. I command you to declare that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. Fear God and utter only the good wording. Seek the satisfaction of God and fear of His wrath. Keep up the traditions of God, do not exceed His limits, watch Him in all of your affairs, and satisfy yourselves with His act, whether they are for you good or evil.

2. Cling to enjoining good and forbidding evil.