CURRENTLY ON AIR ⇒
  • JUZ A DAY (Daily Qur'an) - Local and International Recitors
    Tuesday, 12:05 pm - 1:00 pm
    [ - ]

feedback@radioislam.org.za

logo


((( Listen Live )))))
Radio Islam Logo


Family – Part 3

The types of families vary from the different angles from which it is looked at.

On the basis of Structure and Size:

Nuclear family – a family unit consisting of a husband and a wife and any number of children living together.

Extended (Joint) family – grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, either all living nearby or within the same household. For example, if a married couple lives with either the husband or wife’s parents the family changes from a nuclear to an extended household.

Reconstituted family – also known as a step family. A family where one or both parents have children from previous marriages living with them.

Single parent family – consists of a parent not living with a partner, who has most of the day-to-day responsibilities for raising the children. The children will live with this single parent for the majority of the time, but they may still have contact with their other parent.

On the basis of Birth:

Family of Orientation: A family of orientation is the family that a child is born into. This may be characterized by blood relations.

Family of Procreation: describes the family that is formed through marriage.

On the Basis of Marriage:

Monogamous Family: This family consists of a husband and his wife. Under this type of family system neither husband nor wife is allowed to have more than one spouse at a time. Both of them are also prohibited to have extra-marital relationships.

Polygamous Family: This type of family is based on polygamy system of marriage. As in polygamy one man marries more than one woman, hence two (or more with a maximum of four) families exist but are supported by one man.

On the basis of Residential Patterns:

Patrilocal family: in which the married couple lives with or near the husband’s house.

Matrilocal family: in which the married couple lives with or near the wife’s house.

Teo-local family: in which the married couple lives apart from the parents of both spouses.

On the basis of Ancestry or Descent:

Patrilineal family: It is where ancestry or descent is traced through the male line, or through the father’s side.

Matrilineal family: It is where ancestry or descent is traced through the female line, or through the mother’s side.

Bilateral family: tracing kinship through both males and females.

On the basis of nature of Relations:

Conjugal Family: a family that consists of a husband, wife and their children. To be more specific, a conjugal family includes husband and wife and their unmarried, minor children. A conjugal family is a type of nuclear family.

Consanguine Family: in addition to the married couple and their children, this family consists of grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins, all living in the same household. In other words, it consists of blood relatives in addition to the immediate family. Consanguine family is often used as a synonym for extended family.

On the basis of Patterns of Authority:

Patriarchal: It is in which men is the head of the house and authority is vested in him.

Matriarchal: It is in which women is the head of the house and authority is vested in her.

Egalitarian: It is in which men and women share authority.

Tomorrow in sha Allah we will discuss the functions of a family.

 

ADVERTISE HERE

Prime Spot!!!

Contact:
advertisingadmin@radioislam.co.za 

Related Articles

Why did the Prophet ﷺ Love Shaam

Why did the Prophet ﷺ Love Shaam

Introduction: A Love Rooted in Revelation When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ loved something, it was never out of personal bias — his love was guided by Wahy (revelation). So when we find him repeatedly praying for, praising, and speaking of the land of Shaam, we know that...

read more
Bilaadush Shaam

Bilaadush Shaam

Shaam in the Words of the Prophet ﷺ When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke about places, his words were precise, intentional, and full of divine wisdom. Among the regions repeatedly mentioned in his sayings is Shaam — an ancient and blessed land comprising modern-day...

read more
Spiritual Reflections from the Hijri Calendar

Spiritual Reflections from the Hijri Calendar

The Hijri calendar is not merely a timeline of months and days — it is a map for spiritual growth. Each month of the Islamic year offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with Allah, reflect on one’s soul, and realign with a life of purpose. The beauty of the Hijri...

read more
The Sacred Months

The Sacred Months

In Islam, time is not just a neutral passage of moments — it carries weight, meaning, and divine wisdom. Among the twelve months of the Islamic calendar, four are known as the Sacred Months (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum). These months were honoured even before Islam and have...

read more
The Structure of the Hijri Calendar

The Structure of the Hijri Calendar

The Hijri or Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar composed of 12 months based on the cycles of the moon. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar and aligns with the earth’s journey around the sun, the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon — from one...

read more
The Islamic Calendar

The Islamic Calendar

The Origins of the Islamic Calendar The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is more than a way to track time — it is a spiritual compass that guides Muslims through the rhythms of worship, remembrance, and reflection. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar-based, the...

read more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

0 Comments