The Family our most precious treasure

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Dr Prof Huriye Martı

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Turkiye Diyanet Vakfı (Tdv)- Broadcasting, Printing and Trading Business
10 December 2025

Islamic life & practice; Family & relationships

A Scholarly Exposition on the Islamic Family: Jurisprudence, Ethics, and Spiritual Education

The family (al-usrah) constitutes the fundamental unit of society in Islamic thought, serving as a bridge between generations and the primary locus for the cultivation of religious values. This comprehensive volume, published by the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation, presents a structured analysis of the family institution, grounded in the Qurʾān, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), and established juristic principles.

Key Themes Examined:

Human Dignity and Creation:

An examination of the human being (insān) as the vicegerent (khalīfah) on earth, emphasizing self-knowledge and the pursuit of virtue as prerequisites for a healthy family union. The Marriage Contract (Nikāḥ):

A detailed exploration of spouse selection based on religious compatibility, the engagement process as a period of mutual acquaintance, and the solemnization of marriage as a ""firm commitment"" (mīthāq ghalīẓ). The text addresses legal components such as the bridal gift (mahr) and the prohibition of culturally superstitious practices. Family Preservation and Ethics:

An analysis of the core values that sustain the marital bond, including compassion (raḥmah), consultation (shūrā), and the equitable balance of rights and responsibilities (ḥuqūq) between spouses. Spiritual Education (Tarbiyah):

A systematic approach to child-rearing, from the significance of the adhān at birth to the development of gender identity and privacy awareness (istiʾdhān) in adolescence. It emphasizes raising children upon the natural disposition (fiṭrah) and instilling the practice of worship. Extended Kinship (Ṣilat al-Raḥim):

A discussion on the religious obligation to maintain ties with the extended family, including the ethics of in-law relationships and the care of the elderly. Ethics of Dissolution:

A juristic treatment of divorce (ṭalāq), focusing on justice, the waiting period (ʿiddah), and the imperative to separate with dignity and fairness.

Edited by: Dr Prof Huriye Martı
Imprint: Turkiye Diyanet Vakfı (Tdv)- Broadcasting, Printing and Trading Business
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9786257581509
ISBN 10: 6257581508
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 10 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prepared by: The manuscript was prepared by a committee of scholars and researchers including Ayşe Akkoç, Betül Altun Erincik, Hatice Kahyaoğlu, Gülsüm Bülbül Öztürk, Zehra Tuncel, Aynur Yaşar, Sema Yiğit, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ülfet Görgülü . The work represents a collaborative effort by the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation to provide sound religious knowledge supported by scientific understanding regarding the family institution.