Parental Duties in Islamic and Christian Scriptures is a scholarly yet accessible study of the moral and spiritual responsibilities of parents as presented in the sacred texts of Islam and Christianity. As the third volume in the series The Family Institution in Islam and Christianity, the book contributes to a broader effort to explore how both traditions understand the structure, purpose, and ethical foundations of family life. Vol 3 - Parental Duties
Drawing extensively from the Qur'an, Hadith literature, and the Bible, the authors examine the rights of children and the obligations entrusted to parents in nurturing them. The work discusses the intrinsic value of children, their characteristics and role within the family, and the numerous rights they possess-from the right to life and affection to proper education, upbringing, and moral development. Particular attention is given to the formative role of early childhood, emphasising that a child's upbringing begins not merely through instruction but through the consistent fulfilment of their rights and the cultivation of love, discipline, and guidance within the home.
The book adopts a comparative approach, presenting scriptural teachings from both Islam and Christianity side by side in order to highlight their shared emphasis on the importance of family and the ethical responsibility parents bear toward their children. Through this balanced examination, readers gain insight into how both traditions regard the family as the cornerstone of society and the primary environment in which values, character, and faith are transmitted across generations.
By grounding its discussion in sacred texts and classical teachings, Parental Duties in Islamic and Christian Scriptures demonstrates that the health of societies ultimately depends upon the strength of the family unit. It shows that when parental responsibilities are fulfilled with wisdom, compassion, and devotion, they produce individuals capable of contributing positively to their communities and sustaining moral and spiritual continuity within civilisation.
Thoughtful, well-researched, and rooted in scriptural tradition, this volume serves as a valuable resource for parents, educators, scholars of religion, and anyone interested in understanding the enduring principles that guide the upbringing of children in the Abrahamic faiths.
