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About this quote

What does it mean?
Fear Allah and treat your children fairly, whether they are young or grown.
In plain terms
Be God-fearing and give equal justice to all your children.
What can you take from it?
Practice fairness in parenting.

Where it applies

  • in family decisions
  • in inheritance matters

Putting it to work

  • apply equal rules
  • respect each child's rights

Questions to consider

  • How does fear of God influence parenting?
  • What does fairness look like in practice?

Another view

Interpretations of 'fear' may vary across cultures.

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