Family

"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world." "Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barb...

"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and t...

With regard to the rights of man and woman, Islam has a special philosophy of its own which differs from what happened 1400 years ago and what is happening now. It does not believe that in all cases man and woman have the same rights and obligations....

With regard to the rights of man and woman, Islam ...

The main argument of those, who say that in the matter of family rights we should follow the Western system, is that times have changed, and the requirements of the 20th century demand that we should do so. We propose to make our views on this point ...

The main argument of those, who say that in the ma...

Man is not the only living being which leads a social life. Many animals, especially insects, are gregarious. They follow sensible but fixed rules of co-operation, division of labour, production and distribution, and giving and receiving orders. The ...

Man is not the only living being which leads a soc...

Of all the religions Islam alone is more concerned with all the aspects of human life. Its teachings are not confined to acts of worship and prayer and to a set of moral counsels. As Islam has dealt with men's relations with God, it has also given th...

Of all the religions Islam alone is more concerned...

The basis of the rule that the maidens must not or, at least, should not marry without the consent of their fathers is not that they are considered to be less mature than the boys. Had it been so, there should have been no difference between a 16 yea...

The basis of the rule that the maidens must not or...

The question of religion and modernity is one of those subjects which do not concern the Muslims alone. Other religions also had to face this question. Many liberal minded people in the world have renounced religion, because they are under the impres...

The question of religion and modernity is one of t...

The question, which needs examination from the point of view of the authority exercised by fathers over their daughters, is whether the father's consent is essential in the case of a maiden's first marriage. From the Islamic point of view certain thi...

The question, which needs examination from the poi...

One day, during his last pilgrimage, while the Holy Prophet was riding and had a whip in his hand, a man approached him on the way and said: "I have a complaint to make". "Yes, what's the matter?" "Years ago, during the pre-Islamic days, Tariq ibn Mu...

One day, during his last pilgrimage, while the Hol...

The problem of family relations in our times is not so simple that it may be resolved by arranging opinion polls of young boys and girls, or by holding seminars. It is neither confined to any one country, nor has any country so far claimed to have so...

The problem of family relations in our times is no...

18. One of the duties of parents is to foster the innate nature of telling the truth in children. Their behaviour in the house should be such that this becomes a habit. However, this is one of the more difficult areas of raising a child and attention...

18. One of the duties of parents is to foster the ...

Most parents think that oral instructions and occasional talk about dos and don’ts is sufficient for good upbringing of children. They presume that the upbringing of the child is thus taken care of and they do not have to do anything about the upbrin...

Most parents think that oral instructions and occa...

Below are some points to help both parents and children memorise the Qur’an, so that this honourable act will provide continuous benefits forever, inshalla-h (swt). 1. Start memorisation of the Noble Qur’an with children at a young age, as it is said...

Below are some points to help both parents and chi...

1. Conception, the pregnancy period and the mentality of the parents all have an effect on the child in this area. As well as following the recommendations mentioned in this manual, the following things are emphasized: eating the tabarruk (blessed fo...

1. Conception, the pregnancy period and the mental...

1. Give gifts to your daughter(s) first. 2. Play with your children. 249 This has an important effect in the training and nurturing of your child. Our leaders in Islam have stressed the importance of this issue, and recommended it highly to Muslims. ...

1. Give gifts to your daughter(s) first. 2. Play w...

a. Mothers should be careful that when tending to the cleanliness of their children (e.g. giving them baths), even newborns, other children are not present, especially those who are of a different gender. b. From childhood, parents should not play wi...

a. Mothers should be careful that when tending to ...

It is narrated that the life of a child is bound by ‘Aqi-qah 205, and if it is not carried out, it exposes one to tribulation and death. If delayed, it is sunnah on the father until the bulugh of the child, and after bulugh, it is sunnah on the child...

It is narrated that the life of a child is bound b...

Importance of naming the child It is narrated from Ima-m al-Ka-dhim (as) that the first good a father can do for his child is to give him a good name. It is the right of the child that his parents give him a good name and treat him well. 211 In anoth...

Importance of naming the child It is narrated from...

According to the legal aspect of Islamic law, the wife has full right to the use of contraceptives, even without the consent and approval of her husband. 73 However, she should not use a method which may come in the way of her husband’s conjugal righ...

According to the legal aspect of Islamic law, the ...

There are a number of different methods of contraception. The most commonly used ones will be examined below to determine whether their use is permissible in Islam or not. Permissibility has been determined by the definition of the beginning of pregn...

There are a number of different methods of contrac...

Family planning as a private measure to space or regulate the family size for health or economic reasons is permissible in Islam. There is neither any verse in the Qur’an or hadi-th against birth control, nor is it obligatory to have children in marr...

Family planning as a private measure to space or r...