Family Life

What are the ways of silat ar-rahim? What are its highest and lowest grades? "To love and sympathize with the relatives and do good to them": this is the shortest definition of silat ar-rahim. And all the `ways' of sympathy and good behaviour are the...

What are the ways of silat ar-rahim? What are its ...

Which of the relatives are within the circle of silat ar-rahim? Who are the relatives with whom silat ar-rahim is obligatory? It is . very difficult to draw a line to divide near and distant relatives. A person having a broad outlook may widen the ci...

Which of the relatives are within the circle of si...

... And fear Allah, through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (reverence) the (relations of) wombs (that bore you); for surely Allah ever watches over you. ( Qur'an, 4:1 ) The right of those relatives who are not among the "dependants" is cal...

... And fear Allah, through Whom you demand your m...

In many ayat in the Qur'an, Allah has exhorted man to treat his wife gently. Apart from the above-mentioned ayat , another ayah says: ... And live with them (women) with kindness and equity ... (Qur'an, 4:19) "Good treatment" according to the ahadith...

In many ayat in the Qur'an, Allah has exhorted man...

First of all, it is essential that the wife should consider the earnings of her husband (however little or great that may be) better than the whole world. Then she should try to keep the expenses of the household within that limit. The Holy Prophet s...

First of all, it is essential that the wife should...

However, man has been made guardian of woman, because of his strong physical and intellectual powers and because he is responsible for maintaining her. It is for this reason that the wife is obliged to obey her husband. The Holy Prophet has said The ...

However, man has been made guardian of woman, beca...

In principle, the dependants (whose responsibility MUST be borne in any case) was limited: al-Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.)* said: The ways to spend (one's) wealth are twentyfour in all ... Thus, the five ways in which spending money is obligatory (waj...

In principle, the dependants (whose responsibility...

Here is a point to ponder over: We do not find in the Qur'an and hadith so much emphasis on looking after the children as is the case with the rights of the parents. Why? The shari `ah has put a new challenge to those who think. Find out how logical ...

Here is a point to ponder over: We do not find in ...

Islamic civilization, which is based upon the principle that women should not mingle with men, emphasizes separate domestic arrangements. With the influence of Hindu culture, Indian Muslims gradually adopted the Joint Family System. As a result, that...

Islamic civilization, which is based upon the prin...

From infancy upto the age of 21-22 years, one's life may be divided into three stages: The First Stage is upto the age of 7. Ancient philosophers were of the opinion that the human mind in the very beginning is completely blank, and it is only gradua...

From infancy upto the age of 21-22 years, one's li...

Now, let us look at the wise system of Islam. Here we find that Islam has laid down a straightforward highway with such skill that a man walk ing on it may enjoy the sweet smell of both these systems, and still not be beset by the thorny problems of ...

Now, let us look at the wise system of Islam. Here...

The Separate Family System does not suffer from the disadvantages mentioned above of Joint Family System, nor does it have its advantages. To remain aloof from one's own relatives is likely to kill the finest of human instincts. This system may breed...

The Separate Family System does not suffer from th...

A sensible and well-balanced family system is the very foundation of a happy life. Ineed, it is the root of an advancing civilization. Religion comes to take human beings nearer to Allah. Therefore, it must create an atmosphere conducive to that idea...

A sensible and well-balanced family system is the ...

Islam is the Final religion and has the most ideal shari `ah (revealed law). An unbiased observer cannot help admiring the equilibrium which it has achieved balancing the demands of body and spirit, providing guidance concerning life in this world as...

Islam is the Final religion and has the most ideal...

According to sociologists, there are two types of family systems in the world: "The Joint Family System" and "The Separate Family System". that all members of a clan:- father, son, brother, sister, uncle, nephew etc., live together. The in come of th...

According to sociologists, there are two types of ...

Life is the place for action to achieve our aspirations. It is terminated by death which will transfer us to the Hereafter where we shall face the results of our deeds, beliefs, and ethics. The Quran asks both men and women to strive to put something...

Life is the place for action to achieve our aspira...

As viewed by Islam, all the members of the family should behave and associate with others in such a way that the family does not get accused. Any accusation may destroy the foundations of the family, and make it hard to live. One may feel that it is ...

As viewed by Islam, all the members of the family ...

So fear God as much as ye can; listen and obey; and spend in charity for the benefit of your own souls. And those saved from the covetousness of their own souls, -- they are the ones that achieve prosperity.[Holy Quran: Tagabun: 64:16] Attaining pros...

So fear God as much as ye can; listen and obey; an...

The rights of wives and husbands are completely described in the Glorious Quran. When studying them one can recognize these mutual rights as being one of the miracles of the pure culture of Islam. No other school of thought has so thoroughly attended...

The rights of wives and husbands are completely de...

A verse in chapter Tahrim places an extremely heavy responsibility on the head of household. If all the people, especially those responsible for their wife and children, paid close attention to this verse, then a large portion of family problems woul...

A verse in chapter Tahrim places an extremely heav...

There is a sequence of outward and inward effects for using lawful or unlawfully obtained property, and no one can avoid them. Lawful goods result in the pleasure of God, spirituality, energy to worship, pacification of the heart and the curing of il...

There is a sequence of outward and inward effects ...