Tradition

"أَرْبَعٌ لا يَدْخُلُ بَيْتاً وَاحِدَةٌ مِنْها إلاّ خَرِبَ وَ لَمْ يَعْمُرْ بِالْبَرَكَةِ: الخِيانَةُ و السَّرِقَهُ وَ شُرْبُ الخَمْرِ و الزّنا"

“There are four things in a home, which, even if one of them is present, will cause God’s blessings to be removed and result in its utter destruction. These are treachery, thievery, the consumption of alcohol, and acts against chastity.”1

Brief Commentary

This is something which not only applies to a home, but it also applies to a society as well. For example, when treachery becomes commonplace and permeates society, then the spirit of trust leaves it. When thievery becomes commonplace in society, then that society will be robbed of peace and security. When the use of alcohol becomes commonplace, people will not think properly, children will be born with various problems, and the youth will not utilize their time and energy in the best manner. When the society becomes affected by a lack of chastity, then the foundations of the family will be shaken and future generations will be pulled towards corruption.

• 1. From Nahj al-Fasahah.