We strive to be a successful family:
The individual is the foundation of the Muslim family, and the Muslim family is the foundation of the Muslim community. The success of the family is greater than the success of individuals because many families have distinguished individuals, which is desirable. However, what matters most is the success of the family as a unit, in terms of the spirit that prevails within it, the relationships that bind it, and the contribution it makes to society. The Muslim Ummah is in dire need of as many successful individuals and families as possible because it suffers from many problems, and its status among nations is far less than it deserves and what befits it. In this context, I would like to highlight the following points regarding the excellence of the Muslim family: *Adherence to the teachings of the noble Shariah, both in text and spirit, leads, with Allah's permission, to success and excellence in life. Imagine a family that adheres to religious duties, has no smokers or addicts, where the elder shows kindness to the younger, the younger respects the elder, they sleep early, and the family is characterized by tranquility, order, seriousness, time management, and a love for knowledge. How would their condition be? Undoubtedly, such characteristics and behaviors place the family on the path of progress and excellence. I firmly believe that every aspect of obedience is connected to a form of success and excellence, just as every aspect of disobedience is connected to a form of failure and defeat. This is a scale by which we can measure everything. *Glorifying achievement and silent work, encouraging it, showing admiration for it, and rewarding it are all traditions of a successful family. Every advancement achieved by any member of the Muslim family is, considering what has been said, an achievement for the whole family. Therefore, the entire family should express their joy over any accomplishment by one of its members and celebrate it. We know that no matter how great a person's capabilities are, no matter how accumulated their successes are, and no matter how confident they are in themselves, they will always feel the need for praise and appreciation, which we should not withhold. *Resolving family disputes without external intervention: This is one of the duties of the Muslim family, and success in this is a sign of its excellence. All homes have disputes, and great families are those that do not burden relatives and friends with their private problems. Parents are primarily responsible for this task, as are older children. I believe that paying attention to what happens within the family and constantly following up on it is enough to achieve this. Extracted from the book "The Course of the Family" (Principles for Guiding the Family) Written by Dr. Abdel Karim Bakkar Pages (89) to (91).
