親族関係と共同体に対するアッラーの慈悲：弱者のための世話人の網

Out of Allah’s mercy towards His creation, He has appointed caretakers for them when they are weak. A child has a father and mother who take care of their upbringing.

If one is absent, the closest relative from either the father’s or mother’s side takes responsibility, followed by more distant relatives. Sometimes, the community takes on this role through adoption or orphanages. Islam encourages the care of orphans, both financially and educationally.

Similarly, when the parents reach an age where they cannot care for themselves, Allah urges us to take care of them:

“For your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And honour your parents. If one or both of them reach old age in your care, never say to them ˹even˺ ‘ugh,’ nor yell at them. Rather, address them respectfully.”

(Quran Translation; Surat Al-Isra, Sign 23).

It should have reached old age under their son or family’s care. This act holds great significance and is considered an act of kindness towards them. It is not virtuous for older parents to be sent to nursing homes unless necessary or in exceptional cases.

Furthermore, Allah encourages maintaining family ties with Arham (relatives through the father or mother’s side, such as grandparents, uncles, and aunts). We can do this by visiting, inquiring about their well-being, and sharing their joys and sorrows.

Thus, Islam establishes a compassionate social system that connects relatives and kinship. It begins with building the family, extending to relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Every parent is responsible for taking care of their family. Through this, we make a cohesive and healthy society where individuals are cared for physically, mentally, and socially.

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