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Quranic Wisdom

hear the recitation of the Quran. The right way of training is
that this task should be carried out in an applied way. That is,
everyday in the family life there are occasions of different nature.
The head of the family should use these occasions as points of
reference to tell others of the relevant teachings of the Quran
and Hadith. This task must be performed in a way that addresses
the mind of the members of the family. Educating the family is
the duty of the head of the family. However, this work should be
done in a result-oriented manner.

The Prophet’s family is a role model for all the
believers. The example set by the Prophet in this regard
is a sunnah, or practice, of the Prophet.

It is also necessary that the head of the family must practice
what he preaches to the family members. For example, the head
of the family must be a positive thinker in the complete sense
of the term. Only then will he be in a position to advise his
family members to not adopt negative thinking. Otherwise, his
admonition will go in vain. Similarly, the head of the family
should possess a spiritual character, because only then will he be
successful in preventing other family members from adopting a
materialistic culture.

The Prophet’s family is a role model for all the believers. The
example set by the Prophet in this regard is a sunnah, or practice,
of the Prophet. Just as we follow the Prophet in other matters, so
should we follow the prophetic way in family affairs too.

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