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inspired institution. One of the most striking features of Muslim society is the importance
attached to the family. The family unit is regarded as the cornerstone of a healthy and balanced
society (Sheikh, 1998).
Family is first school for children to nurture and teach basic morals and etiquette so that they can
appreciate Islamic ethos and values. A stable family generates a stable society and ultimately a
stable civilization. Family values have immense significant and play an important role from the
Islamic point of view. Islam aims to develop durable long term & strong bases for relationships
within the family which is the building block of a society. When each of these blocks is firmly
placed, the social structure of the society rests on a strong foundation. Where the cohesive bond
gets diluted, the society begins to disintegrate.
The family in Islamic society is regarded as a natural orientation of human urges. From
prehistory to the modern era the family has been the foundation of society. The individual devoid
of family ties, responsibilities and obligations cannot form meaningful enduring human
relationships. “Islam therefore, views the family as commitment to itself, to society and to the
dignified, meaningful survival of the human race. It is regarded as a medium of accomplishments
through which individuals can constructively contribute and can effectively contribute and
render services to the other members of the community. In fact Islam has clearly identified and
defined the mutual obligations of family members towards one another e.g. obligations towards
parents, children, siblings, relatives etc” (Ahmad, 1974).
The Holy Quraan also ordains to look after the indigent segments of the society besides
nourishing the kith and kin.
“No blame is there upon the blind nor any blame upon the lame nor any blame upon the sick nor
on yourselves if ye eat from your houses, or the houses of your fathers, or the houses of your
mothers, or the houses of your brothers, or the houses of your sisters, or the houses of your
fathers' brothers, or the houses of your fathers' sisters, or the houses of your mothers' brothers, or
the houses of your mothers' sisters.
THE COMMUNITY
Islam is the religion of truth and has brought message of peace and tranquility among different
communities of the world. The idea of Community in Islam provides a holistic view of life.
Quraan and Sunnah provide guidance to the Muslims.
The bases of the Islamic community are not on race, nationality, locality, occupation, kinship, or
special interests. It goes beyond national and geographical boundaries. In Quranic terminology,
muslims are a part of Ummah. The considerable role of the Islamic community is further restated
in the Quraan:
Surah 2, Ayah 143 "Thus, have We made of you an Ummah justly balanced, that ye might
be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves."
The foundation of the community in Islam is the attitude of the human beings towards complete
submission to the Will of Allah, obedience to His Law, and commitment to His Cause.
The Islamic community has a history and long tradition of mutual assistance and welfare that
goes far beyond mere survival, sheer power, breeding, or physiological continuity. Such a
mission is described in the Quraan as follows:
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