islam

• • mothers and fathers should play equal, but different roles in family life
• • family includes extended family
  • extended family is basis for ummah
  • different generations of families may live together
• • children are expected to care for their parents and older family members
  • "Be kind to parents [...] address them in terms of honour."
• the purpose of a Muslim damily is to:

  • to procreate
  • children are blessing from God
  • "For every tree there is a fruit and the fruit of the heart is the child"
  • to provide stability and protection for children
  • "Honour your children and perfect their manners"
  • many believe they will be judged on how they have raised their children
  • to raise children in Islamic faith
  • "command your children to pray"
  • celebrating festivals, keep halal diet etc