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In the verse “He is Lord of the heavens and Earth and everything in between them, so worship Him and persevere in His worship. Do you know of any other with His Name?” (Surah Maryam, 65), Allah commands people to be persistent in their worship of Allah. All good deeds that are performed to earn His good pleasure will be paid in full in His sight. Nonetheless, Allah tells people to be resolute in this matter to point out that perseverance in worship is the real satisfactory objective:
Wealth and sons are the embellishments of the life of this world. But, in your Lord’s sight, right actions that are lasting bring a better reward and are a better basis for hope. (Surat al-Kahf, 46)
* How should one behave toward one’s parents?
Allah commands people to show kindness to their parents. Speaking kind words, showing affection and respect, and being compassionate to one’s parents is a requirement of the Qur’an’s morals. Allah reminds people not to say even “Ugh” to their parents. Even if their parents do not share their children’s belief and do not believe in Allah, the believers still maintain their compassionate and respectful manner toward them. The fact that they do not follow their parents’ advice when it conflicts with religion does not affect their idea of respect negatively in the least:
We have instructed man to honor his parents. But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me something about which you have no knowledge, do not obey them. It is to Me that you will return, and I will inform you about the things that you did. (Surat al-`Ankabut, 
* Who is responsible for spreading the message of religion?
Enjoining right and forbidding wrong is everyone’s responsibility, anybody who knows the truth is obliged to convey it to others. For that reason, conveying the message of religion and inviting people to believe in Allah is not restricted to Allah’s Messengers; every person who believes in Allah must be engaged in this undertaking. Allah informs the believers that calling people to religion and showing them the right path is the way to endless salvation in the Hereafter:
Let there be a community among you who calls to the good, enjoins the right, and forbids the wrong. They are the ones who have success. (Surah Al `Imran, 104)
(For further reference, please see, Quick Grasp of Faith 1, 2, 3 by Harun Yahya)
