أرْبَعٌ لَا يَدْخُلُ بَيْتًا وَاحِدَةٌ مِنْهَا إلَّا خَرِبَ وَلَم يَعْمُرْ بِالْبَرَكَةِ: الْخِيَانَةُ وَالسَّرِقَةُ، وَشُرْبُ الْخَمْرِ، وَالزِّنَا
The Holy Prophet (PBUH): There are four things, which, even if one of them is present in a home, will lead to its destruction and God’s blessings will not bring it to flourishment. 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 proper manner. When the society becomes affected by a lack of chastity, then the foundation of the family will be shaken and future generations will be pulled towards corruption.
[1] From Nahj al-Faṣāḥah.
