Social Life in Islam - Ghulam Sarwar

Family Life in Islåm

Family is the basis of Islåmic society. Its origin goes back to the beginning of the creation of man and woman — Ådam and Óawwå’ (Eve). So, it is an institution founded by Allåh’s will. Allåh says in the Qur’ån:

"O mankind, be mindful of your duty to your Lord who created you from a single soul and from it created its mate and from the two created many men and women." (4:1).

Marriage is the basis of the Islåmic family. A good and sound society can only grow if a man and a woman are bound in a solid relationship through the sacred contract of marriage.

Marriage develops love, care and cooperation between the husband and wife. It gives peace of mind and provides a secure and solid basis for the growth and progress of the whole human race. Without marriage, the human race would come to a standstill. Marriage was the practice of most of the prophets including Muóammad ˜.

© "ISLAM: Beliefs and Teachings" by Ghulam Sarwar, published (1987) by The Muslim Educational Trust, 130 Stroud Green Road, London N43RZ, UK. Reprinted with permission

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