The predominant perception of many Muslims and non-Muslim about the role of a man in his family is limited to financial support. Islamic teachings talk of a different story.
“An Islamic guide to man’s role in the family” is an educational course on the qualities of a responsible husband and father in his family life.
Learning is facilitated through fun motion graphic videos, quizzes at the end of each lesson, and PDF and mp3 files of every lesson, allowing you to take this online course at your own pace, with your own learning style, and in the comfort of your home or during your commute.
“Basics of Family in the Quran” course.
According to some statistics, women are the ones who most often file for divorce, at 66 percent on average, and the most common reason given by divorcing couples is lack of commitment. Something to think about!
A healthy and happy relationship and family needs a responsible husband and father figure. To get to this position, two points will have to be made clear:
“An Islamic guide to man’s role in the family” has the following benefits:
5 Lessons with 60 min of motion graphics
5 weeks, a total of 20 hours of learning
Each lesson ranges from 8 to 15 minutes of videos; nevertheless, a large quantity of information is offered. Therefore, we suggest that you watch each video at least two or three times and then discuss the new information with your spouse; expanding and consolidating what you have learned.
Lesson 1: Appointing a head for the family
Objective of the lesson | When you divide the roles based on the wrong mindset you will have the wrong expectations, leading to conflicts |
Part 1 | Who is the head of a family (4:27 min) |
Part 2 | What is the scope of man’s responsibility (6:04 min) |
Questions answered in this lesson: | Why is it important to appoint a head for the family?What is expected of the head of the family?Why are men the head?Would the headship of men mean their superiority over women? Is headship simply material support? |
Lesson 2: Five points regarding the man’s material support of his family
Objective of the lesson | We are going to learn practical details about one of the man’s roles in the family, which is earning halal income and spending it for his family. Knowing these points motivates a man to put his heart at his work and know how to add that extra magic in his relationship with his wife. |
Part 1 | Earning halal income: an act of worship (4 min) |
Part 2 | Expand the sustenance for your family (5 min) |
Questions answered in this lesson: | Earning for one’s family is an act of worshipWhat if a man does not provide for his family?Importance of expanding sustenance for the family;Observing balance in spendingTeaching this role to your son |
Lesson 3: Providing for the family’s spiritual needs
Objective of the lesson | The second role of the man: considering the salvation and spiritual well-being of his wife and children. |
Part 1 | Four points about man’s headship in the family (3 min) |
Part 2 | What is the meaning of salvation? (4:38 min) |
Part 3 | When will you have a harmonious life? (7:35 min) |
Questions answered in this lesson: | The meaning of salvationWhen your life is put in orderGiving spiritual food to your family |
Chapter 4: Pleasant interactions
Objective of the lesson | Teaching men qualities to establish pleasant interactions with their wife |
Part 1 | Three qualities that a man needs to possess (4:39 min) |
Part 2 | How to treat one’s wife in an honorable way (3:12 min) |
Questions answered in this lesson: | Practice to be good-tempered with your familyExpand material provision for themPractice Ghayrah (protectiveness)Treat your wife honorablyHave pleasant interactions with your children |
This lesson will give you the tools you need to address these seemingly trivial, yet golden, tips.
Chapter 5: Man’s ill-treatment of his wife
Many marriages are broken down as a result of the man’s irresponsible attitude towards his wife. This is called nushuz in the Quranic terminology.
A woman might feel helpless and trapped in facing her irresponsible husband. This might be an indication of the end of the marriage. Nevertheless, our solutions in this online course open up rays of hope.
Objective of the lesson | Defining an irresponsible man and ways to overcome this challenge in the family |
Part 1 | Meaning and examples of a man’s irresponsibility (4:27 min) |
Part 2 | What a woman can do when her husband is irresponsible (6:30) |
Part 3 | Three points to consider about an irresponsible man in the family (4 min) |
Questions answered in this lesson: | What does nushuz mean?What are the cases of a man’s nushuz?Three solutions offered by the Quran and the Islamic legal system in spouse problemsWhen the man of the house does not carry out his role responsibly |