Hyderabad, July 29 -- In today's age of irreverence (and even contempt) towards religion in general and the laws of Islam in particular, even some 'Muslims' appear to be lacking in the required respect and reverence for the Shariah.

Revering and venerating God's commands and symbols shows veneration for the One who sent them; which is from piety of hearts.

Allah says: "Whoever reveres the symbols of God, that is from piety of hearts." [Quran-22:32]

'Symbols' (sha'a'ir) refers to signs, marks or emblems by which something is known to belong to some particular body or group of people. Flags, for instance, are sha'a'ir; as are those religious rites and practices which are emblematic of, or specific to, certain religious communities.

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