The essence of praise accrues to none but God; your praise of a rose or an apple is [in essence] praise of God. - Ruhollah Khomeini

To look upon the face and hair of a girl who has not reached puberty, if it is done without intention of enjoyment thereof, and if one is not afraid of succumbing to temptation, may be tolerated. It is however recommended that one not look upon her belly or thighs, which must remain covered.

[If] you have divine motives, material benefits will follow suit but they are no longer material; they have become divine.

At the start of their mission, the prophets first confronted the upper class; Hadrat Moses, confronted the Pharaoh. The upper class enjoys the priority of being confronted and guided first.