islam

• What do most Muslims believe about family in Islamic society?

  Family provides security for all members
• How do many Muslims view marriage?

  As an essential part of life
• What does the Qur'an say about male and female relationships?

  They are made to complete each other
• What do Muslims believe about the creation of humans?

  All humans are created from a single soul
• What types of families do most Muslims consider important?

  Nuclear, step-families, and extended families
• How do cultural differences affect Muslim family structures?

  Some see extended family as the ummah basis
• What do teachings from the Hadith emphasize about children?

  Be fair and just to your children
• What is one purpose of the family in Islam?

  To procreate and raise children
• How do Muslim parents view their responsibility in raising children?

  They will be judged on their upbringing
• What is a common practice for teaching children in Islam?

  Demonstrating how to pray and keep halal
• What does marriage provide according to most Muslims?

  A stable and secure environment for family
• How is marriage viewed in relation to the ummah?

  It affects the whole ummah
• What does the Hadith say about marriage?

  It is a faithful lifelong partnership
• What is the Islamic view on remaining unmarried?

  It is seen as going against teachings
• What is the legal status of polygamy in the UK?

  It is illegal
• How does Islamic law view divorce?

  It is seen as an unbreakable bond
• What does the Hadith say about divorce?

  It is detestable to Allah
• What is expected of Muslim couples facing divorce?

  To work hard towards reconciliation
• What does Sharia law say about declaring divorce?

  It can be verbal or written
• What does the Qur'an say about caring for divorced women?

  They must be maintained reasonably
• What does the Qur'an teach about sex and marriage?

  It should only occur within marriage
• How do many Muslims view same-sex relationships?

  They are forbidden as procreation isn't possible
• What does the Qur'an say about same-sex attraction?

  It should not be acted upon
• What does Muhammad say about homosexuals acting on desires?

  He condemned such actions
• What does the Qur'an say about sexual relationships?

  They should be within marriage for comfort
• What is the Islamic view on chastity before marriage?

  It is highly valued
• What does the Qur'an say about adultery?

  It is an outrageous act
• How is adultery viewed in the context of the ummah?

  It causes pain and disharmony
• What does the Hadith say about a man committing adultery?

  Faith departs from him
• How do Muslims view children in relation to Allah?

  They are a gift and blessing
• What do some Muslims believe about contraception?

  It contradicts Allah's expectations
• What do most Muslims believe about the roles of men and women?

  They are equal in creation
• What does the Qur'an say about good works for men and women?

  Both can enter heaven if they believe
• What is the traditional role of men in Islamic leadership?

  Only men could be imams
• Who are the four revered women in Islam?

  Asiya, Mary, Khadija, and Fatima
• What is unusual about women as imams today?

  They lead only women-only mosques
• What is expected of mothers in Islam?

  To bring up their children
• What do some Muslims believe about women performing religious duties?

  They can do so at home and mosque
• What does the Qur'an say about men and women in terms of caretaking?

  Men are caretakers of women
• What is the financial expectation of men in a Muslim family?

  To provide for the family