The Family our most precious treasure

<p><strong>A Scholarly Exposition on the Islamic Family: Jurisprudence Ethics and Spiritual Education</strong></p><p>The family (<em>al-usrah</em>) constitutes the fundamental unit of society in Islamic thought serving as a bridge between generations and the primary locus for the cultivation of religious values. This comprehensive volume published by the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation presents a structured analysis of the family institution grounded in the Qurʾān the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and established juristic principles.</p><p><strong>Key Themes Examined:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Human Dignity and Creation:</strong> An examination of the human being (<em>insān</em>) as the vicegerent (<em>khalīfah</em>) on earth emphasizing self-knowledge and the pursuit of virtue as prerequisites for a healthy family union.</li><li><strong>The Marriage Contract (<em>Nikāḥ</em>):</strong> A detailed exploration of spouse selection based on religious compatibility the engagement process as a period of mutual acquaintance and the solemnization of marriage as a firm commitment (<em>mīthāq ghalīẓ</em>). The text addresses legal components such as the bridal gift (<em>mahr</em>) and the prohibition of culturally superstitious practices.</li><li><strong>Family Preservation and Ethics:</strong> An analysis of the core values that sustain the marital bond including compassion (<em>raḥmah</em>) consultation (<em>shūrā</em>) and the equitable balance of rights and responsibilities (<em>ḥuqūq</em>) between spouses.</li><li><strong>Spiritual Education (<em>Tarbiyah</em>):</strong> A systematic approach to child-rearing from the significance of the <em>adhān</em> at birth to the development of gender identity and privacy awareness (<em>istiʾdhān</em>) in adolescence. It emphasizes raising children upon the natural disposition (<em>fiṭrah</em>) and instilling the practice of worship.</li><li><strong>Extended Kinship (<em>Ṣilat al-Raḥim</em>):</strong> A discussion on the religious obligation to maintain ties with the extended family including the ethics of in-law relationships and the care of the elderly.</li><li><strong>Ethics of Dissolution:</strong> A juristic treatment of divorce (<em>ṭalāq</em>) focusing on justice the waiting period (<em>ʿiddah</em>) and the imperative to separate with dignity and fairness.</li></ul><h3></h3>