A Comparative Study of the Family System in Islam and the West | Part 4 Syntactic Elements of the Family

 

A Comparative Study of the Family System in Islam and the West 
Part 4

Caring family

The care of elders and their status is also an essential element of the family. Older parents are the organizational foundation of the family. In early societies, parents were an integral part of the family and children were required to serve their parents. The standard of care has changed somewhat. It is fatal in this age that old fathers are providing necessities of life with trembling hands and wobbly legs and sons are proud of the health of their youth. But this dangerous trend of poor society Is establishing permanent centers to take care of their welfare. Islam has given a comprehensive practical plan for training children and caring for elders. In the Qur'an, the Almighty says:

وَقَضَى رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوا إِلَّا إِيَّاهُ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِنْدَكَ الْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَا أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُلْ لَهُمَا أُفٍّ وَلَا تَنْهَرْهُمَا وَقُلْ لَهُمَا قَوْلًا كَرِيمًا ([14])

And your Lord has said: Do not worship him who is selfish, and do good to your parents. If one or both of them reach old age in front of you, don't tell them off and don't shake them and talk to them politely. ”

Family harmony

The characteristic of a good family is that it fulfills all its duties and its elements are complete. The meaning of family harmony is that the relationship between a man and a woman should be strong. The basis of social stability is family harmony. In a society where the family system deteriorates, children are not an integral part of the family and elders are not respected, the society becomes a victim of sexual misconduct and criminal neglect, devoid of compassion and human empathy. According to social scholars, family harmony leads to emotional security of the individual. This is the cause of the current social unrest in the world.

In family harmony, it is generally believed that a relationship of trust and confidence should exist only between husband and wife. In fact, it is just as important to have this relationship between parents and children. Awareness of each other's feelings and emotions, sharing failures and hardships together and sharing happiness with each other gives the family a unity which The main character in me is a woman. The woman is the only bridge in the family that holds all relationships together.

Families are essential for social cohesion, the foundation of children's individuality and individual well-being is the family, where children and adults have the opportunity to learn about their role in society, especially caring for the deprived and needy sections of society. Things like doing deeds, respecting elders and compassion for children are learned in the family. The quality of parental relationships is an important social factor for children. Social cohesion defines the shared values ​​of society. Social cohesion is also important for local and national governments because its presence or absence has a profound effect on the development of the country or society. Strengthening mutual relations is essential for the well-being of a country or a society. Social harmony determines the level of trust that exists among the people. People in the society realize that the problems facing the country and the society are their problems for which they should play a role because they are also a part of it.

Strong relationships at home

The basis of all family relationships in Islam is piety and piety. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

Allah said in Quran:

"O people! We have created you from a single male and female, and made you into tribes that you may know one another. The most honorable of you in the sight of Allah is the one who fears most. Believe that Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware."

The more society emphasizes the importance of family, the more people will strive to build and maintain their families. If the society itself is corrupt, in which sexual misconduct is rampant, then there is no need to say that anyone would accept the burden of a responsibility that demands family life. she does.