Family and Daily Life

These articles explain how Islam frames family life: the roles of spouses, parents and children, the mercy and tranquillity that the Qur’an sets as the purpose of marriage, the rights each person holds, and the dignity that cannot be removed by status or circumstance. The sources are the Qur’an with named translations and authenticated hadith, and cultural customs are identified as customs rather than presented as religion. Read this for the principles; the lessons on family, life stages and community in the learning library take each topic further with practical guidance.