Thu 18 March 2010
2 Rabee` al-Thaanee 1431 AH  



LECTURES

Man is in Loss

Parenting

Building Personality

Muslim Personality

Marriage

Muslim Family


Ingredients of a Blessed Family

Journey to Parenthood

A New Arrival in the Family

Infancy and Pre-school Nursing

School Exposure

Adolescence

Issues of Social Ills


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1. (Quran 30:21) ‘And among his signs is that he created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquillity with them. He has put _____________ and ____________ between your hearts. Verily in that there are signs for those who reflect.’

Peace and tranquility
Patience and happiness
Forgiveness and understanding
Love and mercy


2. What is a feature of a good, Muslim family?

Parents set strict ground rules and do not listen to their children’s point of view
Family resolves their differences through fighting and squabbling
Family members try to be compassionate and just and make sacrifices
Parents do not set any rules and the children do as they please


3. Quran (4:34) ‘Men are the __________________ of women, because Allah has given them one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means.’

Protectors and maintainers
Commanders
Leaders and supporters
Masters and superiors


4. What are some of the basic human necessities parents should provide their children with?

Games, toys and money
Computer, TV and radio
Love, warmth and compassion
Hate, anger and disloyalty


5. According to the Quran (2:83) what are some of the responsibilities children have?

Disobeying the parents and ignoring the orphans
Treating their parents with kindness and giving to charity
Managing the household and supporting the family
Guarding the house


6. Allah declares that no-one is superior to another except in the quality of:

Piety
Knowledge
Wealth
Status


7. What social qualities essential for adult life, should children try to acquire by living with an extended family?

Arrogance, pride and anger
Rudeness and disobedience
Compromise, affection and respect
Disrespect and impatience