Marrage and the family Flashcards
what is the purpose of marriage?
1) to bring a man and a women together to have children
2) to share love compassion and sex which is Allah intention for humans
3) to create family and strengthen society
what is a quote for marriage?
“marry those around you who are single”
what are the Muslim beliefs around marriage?
1) marriage is intended to be for life
2) many Muslims will arrange marry
3) Muslim women are expected to marry within the faith
4) Muslim men can marry whom they wish
5) marriage is a legal contract
6) Muslim men can have 4 wives
7) Islam encourages marriage
8) Allah created man and women for eachother
what are the Muslim beliefs around sex?
1) sex is an act of worship
2) sex fulfills physical, emotional and spiritual needs
3) sex is a gift from Allah
4) sex should only take place within marriage
5) adulatory is unacceptable
6) homosexuality is forbidden
what is a quote that shows sexual relationships?
“when a husband and wife share intimacy it is rewarded”
what is a quote that shows adultery?
“nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful and evil”
what are the Muslim teachings about family?
- the parents have a responsibility to raise their children as Muslim
- children are taught to show love, kindness, mercy and compassion
- the family provides a healthy and loving environment for children
- family life is the first level of community in Islam
- it is the foundation of the Muslim community
what quote shows family?
“hi smother gave birth to him with hardship”
what are the different types of family?
1) nuclear -mother father and child
2) single parent
3) same sex parents
4) extended -parents,children grandparents, cousins ect
5) blended -stepfamilies who have joined together through marriage
how does the ummah support family life?
1) worship - Muslim families will pray together
2) rites of passage - Muslims will celebrate events such as weddings and funerals together
3) classes for parents - allows parents to prepare before having a child or share issues with raising children
4) groups for children - the local community runs a mosque school
5) counseling - they will provide support such as counseling
6) support each other
what quote shows Muslims supporting each other?
“and do not separate”
what quote shows contraception?
“it is bgetter for you not to do it . No soul that which Allah has destined to exist, but will surely come into existence”
why do some Muslim authorities accept the use of contraception?
- preserve the life of the mother if her life was at threat because of child birth
- protect the well-being of the current family unit if a child would put to much strain on the family
- plan when to have their family using non-permanent methods
why do some Muslim authorities not accept the use of contraception?
- only natural methods are allowed
- there is no procreation and this is the purpose of sexual relationships
- having children is what Allah intended for humans
what are the Muslim beliefs on divorce?
- divorce should be a last resort
- there is a three month period where the husband and wife live together but do not have sex (iddah)
- Muslims hope it is possible to reconciliation and Allah to forgive them
- they must to wait to ensure the woman in not pregnant
- they can then divorce
