Family Life in Islam

Khurshid Ahmad

CONTENTS

Preface
Islamic Approach to Life: The Foundations
Tauhid: The Unity of God
Man’s Vicegerency
A Complete Way of Life
Faith As the Basis of Society
The Family in Islam: Basic Principles
Divinely-Inspired Institution
Social Contract
Faith and the Family
Marriage
Equality of the Sexes
The Family: Its Objectives and Functions
Preservation and Continuation of the Human Race
Protection of Morals
Psycho-Emotional Stability, Love and Kindness
Socialisation and Value-Orientatior
Social and Economic Security
Widening the Family Horizons and Producing Social Cohesion in Society
Motivation for Effort and Sacrifice
The Family in Islam: Structure, Principles and Rules
Marriage and Divorce
The Way Marriage is Contracted
The Structure of a Muslim Family
The Position of Man and Woman
The Family and Society