A Simple Introduction to Islam

become the sources of new experiences, giving his personality a many-sidedness. Just as material food is necessary for the health of the body, so also is learning lessons from all events a form of spiritual nourishment for a human being. If material food guarantees physical well-being so also is the learning of lessons a guarantee of spiritual health. HOW SHOULD ONE LIVE IN THE FAMILY? Every member of the family should focus on their duty rather than on their rights. When a problem occurs, everyone should strive to nip it in the bud, rather than let it escalate. A tradition of the Prophet has it that, “The best of you is one who is the best for his family.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, 1977) This holds true for every member of the family, whether man or woman, senior or junior. Everyone has to give proof of being a better man or a better woman within the family. Everyone has to become a worthy member of his or her family. What is the family home? The home is the primary unit of social life. Many homes together build a society. If