Qur’an and it’s implementations related to

family issue

The Quran
Introduction
The Quran is the last holy book that Allah sent down to people. The Quran was sent down to the
Prophet Hz. Muhammad (PBUH) through Gabriel (Jibril) and then it reached today through being
written down and reported.

The Quran is a material and spiritual guide for individuals and the community, all classes of people
living in any place or time and for the whole life of man. Everybody, from the president to the man
in the street, finds the things that are about them in the Quran. They take the knowledge and
lessons that are necessary for peace and tranquility both in the world and the hereafter.

The virtues and characteristics of the Quran are stated as follows in verses and hadiths:

 "And this is a Book which We have revealed as a blessing: so follow it and be

righteous, that ye may receive mercy."(al-Anam, 6/155).
 "And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing blessings and confirming
(the revelations) which came before it: that thou mayest warn the Mother of Cities
and all around her. Those who believe in the Hereafter believe in this (Book), and
they are constant in guarding their prayers."(al-Anam, 6/92).
 "Do they not ponder on the Qur'an (with care)? Had it been from other than Allah,
they would surely have found therein much discrepancy." (an-Nisa, 4/82).
 "The Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment
(between right and wrong)..."(al-Baqara, 2/185).

The Miracle of Quran

The Quran contains all kinds of principles of creed, deeds and ethics that will make man attain real
bliss. It is a great literary miracle in terms of its words and meaning. The Prophet (pbuh) stated the
following regarding the issue:

"Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been
given, is Divine Inspiration which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will
outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection."(Bukhari,
Fadailu'l-Qur'an, 1)
In fact, the miracles of the other prophets ended as their time passed. The miracle of the Quran will
exist until Doomsday. In various verses of the Quran, it is insistently stated that the Quran is a
miracle:

"Say: "If the whole of mankind and Jinn were to gather together to produce the like of this
Qur'an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help
and support...."(al-Isra, 17/88).

As a matter of fact, nobody has been able and will be able to produce a verse similar to the verses
of the Quran in terms of style and eloquence. The Quran is a miracle in terms of its words and
meaning. The Prophet (pbuh) could not read and write. He did not learn anything from anybody.
Therefore, he was regarded to be illiterate. However, the book he brought contained great realities
and informed about many scientific truths that science and experience managed to find in fourteen
hundred years. This proves that the Quran is the word of Allah directly. For instance, the fact that
the sun rotates around itself and moves toward a fixed point along with the other planets
dependent on it, the opening of the pyramids and the mummified bodies of the Pharaohs were
discovered in the last century.

However, the Quran informed us about them and similar realities many centuries ago. No
matter how much science develops, it cannot contradict the Quran. On the contrary, the
development in science will make it easier for the Quran to be interpreted and explained. As
Badiuzzaman Said Nursi puts it,

"As time gets older, the Quran gets younger; the realities it contains become apparent more
brightly."

Another miraculous aspect of the Quran is that it prophesied many events that took place later.
Whatever it prophesied happened exactly.

Some of the definitions and description of the Quran are as follows:

- The All-Wise Qur'an, which makes known to us our Sustainer, is the pre-eternal translator
of the great Book of the Universe...

This universe is likened to a great book written by the pen of power. In a booklet, the phrase signs
of creation (ayat at-takwiniyya) is used for the beings in the world. Sign of creation means what is
created based on the command "be" (kun), what shows the existence, oneness, names and
attributes of Allah and what serves as evidence for them. The verses (signs) in the Quran come
from the attribute of Allah called speech and the signs in the universe come from His attribute
called power (qudrah).

This book of the universe makes Allah known with all of its signs but humans have not been able
to read it and evaluate it correctly. That is, they did not understand the language of the book.The
All-Wise Quran translated the book of the universe, informed humans about it and described our
Lord, who is the writer of this book, to us. It told us about His attributes, names and deeds.

- the discloser of the treasures of the Divine Names concealed in the pages of the earth and
the heavens...

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Concealed means veiled, covered, that has become invisible and unknown. Thanks to the Quran,
translating the book of the universe, the manifestations of the names of Allah that had been
concealed in the world and in the sky started to be read. In this sentence, the names of Allah are
likened to treasures. For instance, the name al-Khaliq (the Creator) is a treasure; all creatures are
like the jewels of that treasure. The name al-Muhyi (the Giver of Life) is a separate treasure; all
lives come from the treasure.

What does Quran say about family life?

Families are considered to be at the heart of every Muslim community. Family life was created
by Allah to keep society together and Muslims should follow the example of the Prophet
Muhammad, who was married and raised a family.

The traditional Muslim family is an extended family. It usually includes parents, children,
grandparents and elderly relatives. Most Muslims believe that extended families mean greater
stability, continuity, love and support for each other.

1. Role of men and women

Islamic law and practice recognise the differences between the sexes, resulting in different roles
and obligations for men and women. However, many Muslims believe that men and women
complement each other. The Qur'an states:

O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations
and tribes, that you may know one another.
Qur'an 49:13

In many Islamic societies, the woman's role is in the home and the man's role is in the public realm
of the working world.

The Qur'an and the Hadith refer to the biological differences that mean men are generally
physically stronger than women. Men, therefore, are regarded as protectors of women and
families, and providers of financial support. Women are expected to have children and to fulfil the
role of wife and mother

2.Protection and nurturing

Many Muslims believe that family life is the foundation of human society providing a secure,
healthy and nurturing environment for parents and growing children. The best place to pass on and
develop human virtues such as love, kindness, mercy and compassion is in a family.

The family unit should encourage the individual to see themselves as part of a wider community
and should discourage anti-social behaviour. Many Muslims believe that these values are not just
for the benefit of individual families, but also the worldwide Islamic community, the Ummah.

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3.Caring for the elderly
Muslims treat the elderly with dignity. Many consider it to be an honour and a blessing from Allah
to be able to look after their elderly relatives and give them care with kindness, patience and
respect. It is also a duty.

4.Parenting and children

Muslim parents have a responsibility to care for their children physically and emotionally. Their
goal is for their children to grow into self-disciplined, independent adults. Parents are expected to
teach their children right from wrong.

Children are expected to respect their parents. The child's duties to its parents are second only to
its duties to Allah. Commandments from the Qur'an, and also the sayings of the Prophet
Muhammad, talk about the respect children should have for their parents.

Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him and that you be kind to your parents. If
one of them or both of them reach old age with you, do not say to them a word of disrespect… and act
humbly to them in mercy.

Qur'an 17:23-24

5.Children and spiritual development

The mother is at the heart of the Muslim family and is responsible for teaching children
about halal and haram in the home. The father is responsible for taking the children to the mosque.

Muslim children are born into a state of fitrah, meaning purity and awareness of God. The parents
have the responsibility of developing their spirituality. This may be achieved through teachings and
daily life, but also by enrolling a child at a madrasah.

ways to implement Quran in daily life

Reciting the Holy Quran is one thing and the implementation of its teachings in daily life routine is
another thing which is also important. Implementation of the teachings of the Holy Quran in daily

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life requires its proper understanding. The Holy Quran is not merely a collection of rulings or facts
but also focuses on building a firm foundation in one’s heart and strengthening and nourishing the
faith and spirituality of the reader. Whatever challenge one is facing in life, there is the certainty
that the Quran will provide great comfort and encouragement related to every matter of life.

The one and only source of sound information about the essence, attributes, and deeds of Allah is
the Holy Quran. Human mind and imagination cannot do anything about these unknown and
eternal realities. Since Allah makes Himself known in the Quran, there is no need for man’s illusory
guesses and invalid thoughts. The Holy Quran has the solution to every problem in your life, just
open the holy book Quran and recite it with understanding and find the solution.

The Noble Quran is a great literary miracle in terms of its words and meaning. Quran is the
complete doctrine to live a pious life, a complete code of life indeed. Holy Quran not only guides
the Muslims but it also guides and helps each and every person who refers to it regardless of the
religion. The divine book of Allah (SWT) is for the whole of humanity.

Implementation of the teachings of the Holy Quran in Muslim’s daily life is the most important thing
to do. Quran contains the real-life stories of the old societies and traditions. These stories are put
in front of us to understand the truth. We should believe in Allah Almighty and His Mighty Power is
the fundamental aspect that makes us strong and fearless. There are so many examples in the
Holy Quran from which we can take Hidaya

Ways to implement Quran in daily life

There are many ways in which a Muslim can be connected to the Quran, some of them are
mentioned below:

o Reciting the Quran with correct tajweed fills the heart and soul with peace and the
house with blessings.
o One can feel closer to Allah Almighty with Quran recitation.
o Quran recitation eases any sorrow or grief due to its immediate stress-relieving effects.
o We can recite the Quran in our daily prayers.
o The teachings of the Holy Quran can implement in everyday life for guidance in all
matters.
o The Holy Quran guards us against evil and establishes justice in society.
o Daily Quran recitation, especially after Fajr prayer, is the best remedy for keeping
oneself on the righteous path and tied to the rope of Allah.
o Among our duties towards the Quran is reciting and memorizing it, both of which are
highly virtuous and rewarding actions. So, we should recite and memorize the Holy
Quran with a better understanding.
o Holy Quran teaches us to observe and seek the truth. We must try in our daily life to
understand the teachings of the Quran which ultimately strengthens our belief.

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 o One of the best ways of reflecting upon the Quran is listening to it intently when
someone reads it and explains it aloud to you.
o You can also learn how to recite the Quran with proper tajweed and translation from
online Quran tutoring academies that will help to understand the teachings of the Quran
in the best manner.
In a nutshell, the approach towards learning the Holy Quran must be practical. Just recitation of the
Quran is not the ultimate goal yet it has its own significance which can never be neglected. May
Almighty Allah help us to implement the teachings of the Quran in our daily life routine! Ameen