نوع مقاله : مقاله تخصصی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
Childbearing holds a sacred and strategic role in Islam, contributing significantly to the strength and stability of the family unit. This article explores the impact of childbearing on family cohesion through Quranic verses and prophetic traditions, using a descriptive-analytical method. From an emotional and psychological perspective, children foster deep affection between spouses, enhance responsibility, and provide meaning and joy in life. Quranic verses describe children as blessings and sources of comfort, while hadiths emphasize the virtue of marrying fertile partners and raising righteous offspring.
Socially, childbearing supports the continuity of generations and the cultivation of morally upright individuals, which strengthens societal bonds and reduces vulnerability to social harms. Studies show that families with children experience lower divorce rates and higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction. Economically and spiritually, children are seen as a means of divine provision and a path to spiritual growth and legacy.
The article also highlights a gap in existing literature, noting that while some works touch on childbearing, few address its multifaceted impact on family stability from religious sources. By categorizing emotional, social, economic, and spiritual dimensions, this research offers a fresh perspective and calls for further scholarly attention to this vital topic.
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