This book compares Islamic family values with western family values, making it clear that Islamic laws and regulations for relationships are not only fundamentals for Islam, but also for every human being in every aspect and thus is only way to lead a successful and fruitful life.
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Author(s): Hossein Ali Torkamani
Publisher: Foundation of Islamic Thought
Year: 1988
Language: English
Pages: 102
City: Tehran
Tags: Family life, Family Relations, Family in East, family in Western Societies, Muslim Family, Religion and Family, Husband-Wife Relations, Upbringing of Children, Islamic Teaching on Family Life, Family and Society
Publisher’s Note 1
Introduction 3
Family Instability in the West 4
Religion's Role in Family Stability 5
Morality and the Wheels of Industry 9
Inequality 12
Report and Analysis on the Moral Demise of America 18
Socialist Families 26
Historical View of the Socialist School of Thought 27
Discussion 30
The Family Defined 31
Engels' Theory of How the Family Began 34
East Accompanies West 39
Marriage and Family from a Religious Viewpoint 40
Why Marriage? Why Form a Family? 43
Islamic Views Concerning Womens' Work 45
Islamic Working Conditions for Women 50
Choosing a Marriage Partner 55
The Rights of Family Members 58
The Relation Between Husband and Wife 58
Mercy and Forgiveness 59
Fairness in Life 61
Deceased Spouse 62
The Relations Between Children and Their Parents 64
Lowering the Wings of Humility 67
Honour Your Mother 68
Parents' Relationship with Their Children 70
Family Interrelations 73
Equal Rights Within the Family Circle 78
Husbands and Wives Complement Each Other 78
Equality of the Couple in Their Mutual Rights 79
Equality of Women and Men in Divine Rewards and Punishments 82
Equality of Rights Between Men and Women in -Training and Cultivating Children's Talents 85
Examples of Child’s Training 86
Conclusion 88
