1. Responsibilities of the Husband/Father:
Provision (Nafaqah): Responsible for providing food, shelter, clothing, education, and healthcare for his wife and children.
Protection: Safeguard the family physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Leadership: Serve as the moral and spiritual guide of the household with justice and kindness.
Kind Treatment: Treat the wife with love, mercy, and respect.
Education: Teach Islamic values and ensure children are raised with proper morals and faith.
📖 “Men are the protectors and maintainers of women…”
— Surah An-Nisa (4:34)
🔸 2. Responsibilities of the Wife/Mother:
Support and Obedience: Support the husband in his lawful leadership and fulfill mutual duties with love and cooperation.
Childcare and Upbringing: Play a key role in nurturing and teaching children, especially in their early development.
Managing the Home: Organize and manage household affairs efficiently.
Loyalty and Respect: Be loyal and respectful to the husband and maintain the dignity and honor of the family.
📖 “The best of you are those who are best to their wives.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Tirmidhi)
🔸 3. Responsibilities of Children:
Obedience: Listen to and respect parents, especially in their guidance and teachings.
Kindness and Gratitude: Treat parents kindly, especially in their old age.
Supplication: Pray for their well-being and forgiveness.
📖 “And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, ‘My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.’”
— Surah Al-Isra (17:24)
🔸 4. Responsibilities of Parents:
Islamic Upbringing: Teach children about Islam, prayer, character, and good manners.
Love and Compassion: Show unconditional love and ensure emotional support.
Fair Treatment: Treat all children fairly without favoritism.
Encourage Education: Provide both Islamic and worldly knowledge.
📖 “Every one of you is a shepherd, and every one of you is responsible for his flock…”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari & Muslim)
🔸 5. Responsibilities of Siblings:
Support Each Other: Help one another emotionally, financially, and spiritually.
Maintain Ties: Avoid severing ties and resolve disputes quickly.
Respect and Cooperation: Treat each other with respect regardless of age or status.
🔸 Summary of Family Values in Islam:
Love (Mawaddah)
Mercy (Rahmah)
Respect (Ihtiraam)
Justice (‘Adl)
Responsibility (Mas’ooliyyah)