Islamic law (Shariah) provides guidance on family dynamics and parenting:
*Parental responsibilities:*
1. Providing basic needs (food, shelter, education).
2. Raising children with Islamic values.
3. Teaching Quran, Hadith, and Islamic practices.
4. Setting good examples.
5. Protecting children from harm.
*Children’s obligations:*
1. Respecting and obeying parents.
2. Caring for parents in old age.
3. Seeking parents’ advice.
*Family dynamics:*
1. Respect and compassion among family members.
2. Equality and justice.
3. Forgiveness and patience.
*Parent-child relationships:*
1. Building trust and communication.
2. Encouraging independence.
3. Disciplining with love and wisdom.
Some guiding Quranic verses and Hadiths:
– “And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be dutiful to your parents.” (17:23)
– “The Prophet (PBUH) said, ‘The best of you are those who are best to their families.'” (Tirmidhi)
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