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Family empowerment and role transformation: observations on the importance of religion

Abdelaziz, Berghout and Saoudi, Ouahiba (2023) Family empowerment and role transformation: observations on the importance of religion. Al-Burhān: Journal of Qurʾān and Sunnah Studies, 7 (2). pp. 1-15. E-ISSN 2600-8386

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Abstract

This article examines the concept of family empowerment and role transformation from an Islamic perspective, emphasising the need for integrated value-driven frameworks to address issues of family roles and empowerment. The literature on the subject reveals that studies and research on family empowerment have increased in recent years, enshrining the discourse, and providing insights and solutions to the questions associated with family empowerment. There are numerous efforts in the Islamic world to strengthen family empowerment within the Islamic worldview and cultural context. The article goes on to explain the main elements that comprise the Islamic perspective of family empowerment, as well as how role transformation is required if we are to advance the cause of empowerment. The article concluded that Islam emphasises the importance of understanding the goals and roles of family as a social entity and agent entrusted with the mission of Istikhalf (vicegerency) and I'mar (civilisation) on earth. This implies a more complex articulation of family roles, one that connects them to the higher goals of Islam on the one hand and to human and family well-being on the other.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 2187/115942
Uncontrolled Keywords: Family empowerment, transformation of roles, Istikhlaf, religious empowerment
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP174 The Practice of Islam > BP188 Islamic religious life
BPH Islamic Economics
BPL Islamic education
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ503 The family. Marriage. Home
K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC)
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014)
Depositing User: Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Berghout
Date Deposited: 21 Nov 2024 10:35
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2024 09:31
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115942

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