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Establishing Family Relationships

Family is the foundation of society in Islam. Allah has designed the family structure to be a source of love, mercy, and support. A strong family leads to a strong society, while family breakdown leads to social problems.

Islam provides clear guidance on family roles, rights, and responsibilities to ensure harmony. The Noble Qur’an and Hadith emphasize kindness, respect, and maintaining family ties, making family relationships a sacred trust.

  1. Family as a Blessing and Trust from Allah

The Qur’an Describes Family as a Gift

Allah has made family relationships a blessing and a test. He encourages us to honour our parents, care for our spouses, and love our children.

وَاللَّهُ جَعَلَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا وَجَعَلَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَزْوَاجِكُم بَنِينَ وَحَفَدَةً وَرَزَقَكُم مِّنَ الطَّيِّبَاتِ

“And Allah has made for you from yourselves spouses and has made for you from your spouse’s children and grandchildren, and provided for you good things.” (An-Nahl 16: 72)

The Blessed Prophet ﷺ has said:

خَيْرُكُمْ خَيْرُكُمْ لأَهْلِهِ وَأَنَا خَيْرُكُمْ لأَهْلِي

“The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family.” (Ibn Majah 1977)

  1. The Importance of Maintaining Family Ties (Silat ar-Rahm)

Breaking Family Ties is a Serious Sin

Islam strongly emphasizes keeping family ties, even if there are disagreements. Cutting off relatives is condemned in both the Holy Qur’an and Hadith.

وَالَّذِينَ يَصِلُونَ مَا أَمَرَ اللَّهُ بِهِ أَن يُوصَلَ وَيَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُمْ وَيَخَافُونَ سُوءَ الْحِسَابِ

“And those who maintain the ties that Allah has commanded to be maintained, and fear their Lord and are afraid of an evil reckoning.” (Ar-Ra’d 13: 21)

مَنْ سَرَّهُ أَنْ يُبْسَطَ عَلَيْهِ رِزْقُهُ أَوْ يُنْسَأَ فِي أَثَرِهِ فَلْيَصِلْ رَحِمَهُ

“Whoever wishes that his provision be increased and his life span be extended, let him maintain his family ties.” (Muslim 2557)

  1. Honouring Parents: A Core Obligation

Parental Rights in Islam

Parents are given high status in Islam, and disrespecting them is one of the major sins.

وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوا إِلَّا إِيَّاهُ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا

“And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment.” (Al-Isra 17: 23)

A man asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Who is most deserving of my good company?” He replied, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” He said, “Your mother.” He asked again, “Then who?” He said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Your father.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

  1. Marriage: A Foundation of Love and Mercy

Marriage is a Sacred Bond

Marriage in Islam is a partnership based on love, mercy, and mutual respect. A strong marriage leads to a strong family.

وَمِنْ ءَايَٰتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَٰجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً

“And among His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves that you may find tranquillity in them, and He placed between you love and mercy.” (Ar-Rum 30: 21)

“When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion; so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half.” (Sunan Al-Bayhaqi 7/128)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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