FOREWORD

FOREWORD A ccording to a narration attributed to Hazrat Aisha, Prophet Muhammad said: ‘The best among you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best among you to my family.’” (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 3895) Families are fundamental units of society, collectively shaping its fabric. If families are in good order, society will follow suit. Conversely, if families sink into a low moral state, society cannot prosper. Every person is born into a family, where he experiences his first lessons about home, family, and society. Therefore, we must improve families’ quality and focus on children’s positive upbringing to improve society. Everyone experiences both positive and negative aspects. In a family, however, all these experiences remain confined within the boundaries of the home. Within the home, individuals, regardless of gender, learn the importance of alleviating the distress of family members and wholeheartedly acknowledging the benefits bestowed upon them. The positive upbringing of children is, therefore, essential. The Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said: