Family Life

We have mentioned before that there are two views about the social life of man. Some believe that man is social by nature, whereas some others hold that social life is a contractual matter and this life has been chosen by man of his own accord under ...

We have mentioned before that there are two views ...

This much was about non-domestic society. But what about domestic society? Do all the individuals in a domestic society also have a similar position in regard to their acquired rights, or is the case of the domestic society, which consists of wife an...

This much was about non-domestic society. But what...

To arrive at the right conclusion, the readers may keep in mind the following points already discussed in the preceding chapter: (1) Natural rights have emerged from the fact that nature has a definite aim and, keeping that aim in view, it has invest...

To arrive at the right conclusion, the readers may...

In our view, natural and inherent rights have arisen from the divine arrangement according to which the creative machinery, keeping in view its aims, is pushing forward all existing things towards that state of perfection, the capability of which is ...

In our view, natural and inherent rights have aris...

We have said that man enjoys a sort of innate dignity. The very nature of his creation has bestowed on him a number of inalienable and untransferable rights and freedoms. This is the spirit and basis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Isla...

We have said that man enjoys a sort of innate dign...

"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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Manual work within the household is a blessing which is necessary for psychological well being and beneficial for the body because it leads to health and well being. It is then important that the married couple should concern themselves with handiwor...

Manual work within the household is a blessing whi...

The married couple should avoid in particular extravagance and profligacy. The difference between the two is that the former is to do with excess where the necessity remains in principle, while the latter is expenditure that is not necessary in the l...

The married couple should avoid in particular extr...

Married life can vary greatly from couple to couple. One couple can make their home heavenly and happy through morals and virtues, good habits and sympathetic behaviour. Another couple however, can be found to be the opposite of this, one or both of ...

Married life can vary greatly from couple to coupl...

Kinship has a prominent role in safeguarding society from deviance. The married couple may not be related in any way so kinship develops through their children, among themselves and between them and the parents' relatives. Kinship is a very important...

Kinship has a prominent role in safeguarding socie...

In the management of a house, the most vital aspect is the control of the purse strings. Any sensible household would keep track of their regular income and expenditure. As it is said, they cut the coat according to the length of the cloth available....

In the management of a house, the most vital aspec...

And be good to the neighbour who is your relative and to the neighbour who is not a relative ... (Qur'an, 4:36) Islam has great respect for the mutual rights and duties of neighbours. The Holy Prophet said: Jibra'1 always used to advise me to be gene...

And be good to the neighbour who is your relative ...