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Family Life in 21st Century; Challenges and Prospects - (UR-460) (MIT) (O&O): Course Content

Family life in the 21st century is a dynamic and diverse concept, encompassing various forms of kinship and relationships, often characterized by changing gender roles, increased emphasis on education and careers, and the impact of technology. While tradi

Course Outline

Concept of Family: Definitions & Classification
 Meaning and definitions of family
 Classification of family system in various cultures
 Concept of family in Islam
Need and Importance of Family
 Core objectives & functions of the family
 Importance of family in the society
Family Systems: Historical & Contemporary Perspectives
 Eastern & Western family systems
 Family system in Pakistan
Islamic Family System Vs. Contemporary Family Systems
 The Family in Islam: Basic principles in the Qur’an
 Islamic model for family life
 Comparison of Islamic family system with contemporary family systems
Ethical Foundations of Family Life
 Selection criteria for the husband
 Selection criteria for the wife
 Advantages of Islamic selection methodology
Concept of Marriage (Nikah) in Islam
 Significance and objectives of Nikah
Nikah and its elements
 Formal requirements of matrimony
Mehr & Dowry issues
Ethical Issues relating to Marriage in Pakistani Society
 Local customs and Islam
 Monogamy Vs. Polygamy Islamic perspective
Ethical Roles of Husband and Wife for Successful Marriage
 The Husband’s ethical obligations: The Wife’s ethical rights
 The Wife’s ethical obligations: The Husband’s ethical rights
Ethical Obligations of Spouses towards Parents and Others
 Ethical obligations/ rights towards parents
 Ethical obligations/ rights towards in-laws and relatives
Development of Family Relationships: Constructors and Destructors
 Akhlaq-e-Hasanah (Good Ethics) and family construction
 Akhlaq-e-Siyyiah (Bad Ethics) and family destruction
Ethical Roles of Parents for Upbringing Children
 The Islamic ethical model for parenting
 Responsibilities of parents: Rights of children
 Responsibilities of children: Rights of parents
Strategies for Developing Islamic Home Environment
 Establishing obligatory prayers and Nawafil
 Understanding and reciting the Qur’an
 Reading Hadith books & Islamic literature
 Memorizing and supplicating daily-life supplications
 Listening and watching Islamic lectures, audios, videos and programs
Challenges & Issues of Family Life in Pakistan and their Islamic Solutions
 Male & Female domestic violence
 Dissolution of Muslim marriage [Talaq (divorce), Khula’ (divestiture/self
redemption),
 Issues of children/child custody
 Issues of inheritance
 Digital addiction
 Female jobs issues
 

Course Objectives

Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)
1. Gain awareness of the fundamentals of family life, including roles, responsibilities, and dynamics
within the family unit, drawing from diverse cultural and religious perspectives. (C2)
2. Identify psychological, social, and emotional factors that can destabilize family life, and analyze
their impact on familial relationships and dynamics. (C4) 3. Understand and apply teachings from the Qur’an and Sunnah to daily life, with a focus on
promoting harmony, compassion, and mutual respect within the family. (C3)
4. Implement behavioral changes aligned with Islamic teachings to foster a balanced personality and
strengthen familial bonds, emphasizing virtues such as patience, empathy, and forgiveness. (A3)
5. Develop practical skills in home management and conflict resolution techniques within the family
context, enhancing the ability to effectively manage household responsibilities and promote peace
and understanding. (A3)