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Essay / How do Muslim families transmit their ethics and values...
Attachment to family is one of the most striking characteristics of Muslim culture. The family is the foundation of Islamic society. When an Islamic family is united, it is considered balanced, healthy and promotes spiritual growth. It is common to find that Muslim families live with their extended family members in a community that promotes comfort, support and security (discover islam.com). One of the ways Muslims convey their values and ethics in the 21st century is through homeschooling. It is the responsibility of parents to teach their children the values and ethics of the Islamic religion. If the guardian dies, the extended family then has an obligation to teach the children the Islamic faith. It is the role of the father in the family to be the source of income and to ensure the perpetuation of religion within the family. A mother's duty is to educate her children and raise them in the ways of Allah. In the Hadith it is said: As a Muslim parent, they have the responsibility to instill all religious morals, ethics and tradition in their young ones. It is different for girls and boys, an example is prayer. The main purpose of Salat (prayer) in Islam is to stand before God and seek guidance on the right path (the right path of life) and to give thanks and praise to their Almighty God. Salat is an important act to perform correctly as it is one of the five pillars of Islam (Suliman, 2014). The most important practices for Muslims are the five pillars of Islam. The five pillars relate to Shahadah, salat, zakat, sawm and Hajj (BBC, 2009). Salah is the first act of worship (Salat) and has been made obligatory by Allah for all those who have faith. As society evolves, it is increasingly difficult for Muslim families to keep middle of paper...... which helps young girls get used to their religion's value of modesty (www .iisna.com, 2014). This discrepancy shows that parents are keen to teach their children Muslim ethics and values from a young age to ensure the continuity of Muslim beliefs. By teaching young girls the values and ethics of the Muslim faith, this will contribute to the continuation of the hijab in the 21st century. It is the role of parents to educate their children about the ethics and value of their religion from a young age. Just like learning from a young age, children will learn a routine for the rest of their lives. Hijab and prayer are extremely important ethical values in Islamic belief. Through the bond between parents and family members, teaching children the beliefs and practices of religion ensures the continuity of religion and its practices in the 21st century..