Foundation of a strong family

In a public speech, Mufti* gave a very good advice regarding marriage.
He said that our family institution is based on three main principles.
If these three are found in our life, then our family will be strong.

These are:

1. Modesty
2. Simplicity
3. Fulfilling the rights of others

If there are not found, then we'll find that there will be high divorce rate.

With regard to modesty, if any of the husband or wife is not controlling how he/she conducts with the non-mahram, it's very likely that the relationship will be shaken.

And if the family leads a life of luxury and extravagant, they will be trapped in that poverty cycle. Earning more will not benefit them because they'll spend more than what they are earning.

Also, if the husband respects the wife, surely inshaAllah the wife will return the favor. If the father fulfill the rights of the children, surely inshaAllah the children will be returning the rights to the father. But imagine if a problem happen in the family and everyone is demanding their on rights, then we'll see blame game will start to happen and so on..

As a recommendation, I'd like to suggest that every individual to revive these qualities through examples and attaching themselves with good circles. If the noblest man on earth is commanded to do so, then, this means that we are even more in need of such a company.

Wallahu a'lam.

May Allah make our household good and make it produce good households.


*Mufti is the head master of a nearby madrasah.