The principles of the Holy Quran on family life and their impact on social life

Document Type : Original Article

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Institute of Islamic Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mir’s

Abstract

Allah Almighty has revealed the Holy Quran as a source of complete guidance for humanity. It contains comprehensive principles for individual, family, and social life, through which the welfare and success of human society can be achieved in this world and the hereafter. If these Quranic principles are implemented in all spheres of life, a balanced, just, and strong society can be developed.
The foundation of a healthy society lies in a strong family system. Therefore, the Holy Quran has laid down clear and detailed principles regarding family life. By implementing these principles, social life can be reformed and corrected. The family is the basic unit of society, and its stability directly impacts social stability.
In these Quranic principles, the rights and duties of husband and wife, parents and children, and other family members have been explained in detail at various places in the Holy Quran. The Quran emphasizes mutual love, mercy, justice, respect, and responsibility within family.
Article highlights the importance of the family system in Islam. It begins with the definition and objectives of family life and then explains the key principles of family life in the light of the Holy Quran. Finally, it describes the positive impacts of these family principles on society, such as social peace, moral development, and collective welfare.

The structure of this article is as follows:
1. Definition of Family
2. Objectives of Family Life
3. The Principles of Family Life in the Holy Quran
4. Impact of the Family's Principles on Society.

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