Honorable Muslims!
One of the greatest blessings our Almighty Lord has granted us is the family. The family is a home of trust and loyalty, established by a man and a woman whose marriage is lawful, according to the command of Allah and the Sunnah of our Prophet (peace be upon him). It becomes more blessed with the presence of children, and grows with the elders, grandparents, and grandchildren. As stated in the verse,
“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” [1],
the family is a hearth of compassion and mercy. The family is a unique institution with no alternative, one that can never be truly replaced.
Dear Believers!
Our Almighty Lord says:
“And Allah has made your homes a place of rest for you…” [2],
thus informing us that the family is a source of peace.
Both the mother and the father are essential for ensuring a peaceful family environment. Children need the compassion and mercy of their mothers just as much as they need the authority and discipline of their fathers. Therefore, the responsibility of educating and raising children into good human beings should not be left solely to babysitters, schools, televisions, tablets, or computers. Children who cannot find compassion and mercy in their parents seek trust, love, and affection elsewhere, which can lead to the distortion of their innate nature.
Esteemed Muslims!
Preserving human nature is only possible through conscious families. Generations attached to national and moral values are raised in faithful family environments. A strong society is built through peaceful families. For this reason, regardless of their role or status within the family, no one should utter words or engage in behaviors that disrupt the peace of the family or undermine the dignity of the mother and father.
Everyone, whether man or woman, young or old, should never resort to any form of violence against one another. They must be aware that, whatever the reason, no one can take a life that Allah has made sacred. Especially in a world where child abuse has turned into a global industry, every form of abuse must be seen as a cursed and immoral act. No one should ever violate the privacy of any child.
Dear Believers!
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated in a hadith:
“…Marriage is the best way to protect one's gaze from the forbidden and to guard one’s chastity…” [3].
Indeed, marriage is a requirement of human nature. It is a sacred beginning that leads to peace and happiness in this world and eternal paradise in the Hereafter. Marriage is a secure harbor that preserves one’s dignity and protects from evil and sin. It is the most reliable path for ensuring the safety of our souls and generations, and for building a pure and healthy society. Therefore, when our youth reach the age of marriage, helping them to establish families in a modest and simple way, free from extravagance and show, is a religious, moral, and social responsibility.
The warning of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) on this matter is very clear:
“The most blessed marriage is the one with the least difficulty and expense.” [4]
Honorable Muslims!
Let us adopt the hadith of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him):
“The best of you is the one who is best to his family…” [5]
as our guiding principle. Let us establish love, affection, kindness, and grace in our families. Let us be more vigilant against harmful trends that threaten our family structure and darken our future. Hand in hand and heart to heart, let us remove all obstacles to family happiness, unity, togetherness, and brotherhood. Let us not forget that protecting human nature and strengthening the family is not only the responsibility of the mother and father. Everyone with a sense of responsibility, and all institutions and organizations, must strive harder to fulfill their duties in this regard.
Let the conclusion of our words be the following warning of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him):
“It is enough of a sin for a person to neglect those under his care.” [6]
[1] Rûm, 30/21.
[2] Nahl, 16/80.
[3] Buhârî, Nikâh, 3.
[4] İbn Hanbel, VI, 83.
[5] Tirmizî, Menâkıb, 63.
[6] Ebû Davûd, Zekât, 45.
