Ten Commandments

Surah 6 Verses 151-152

After questioning what they have made up as forbidden, Allah now tells them what is really forbidden. These are the Ten Commandments.

Generally one will note that when Allah speaks of not associating with him, he also speaks of parents rights. This shows how elevated their status is, that they are mentioned right after talking about Allah.

Allah talks of not killing children for fear of poverty. Sadly this still happens today. Click here for what is happening in India In fact many couples/families are scared into family planning for this very reason. However family planning is not totally wrong as there can be other reasons for family planning that makes its Islamically acceptable. Click here for more details

Allah also talk of speaking justly even if near relative is concerned. This means to say the truth even if one is talking about near relative. There is no room for nepotism.
There is no room for blind allegiance to family even if they are committing sin. There is no place for the 'blood is thicker than water' attitude. Truth, honesty and justice in all situations. It is important to maintain family ties (click here for more details) but also just as important to speak the truth not matter who is concerned.