Hadith on Family/Maulana Muhammad Razi Khan Afridi. New Delhi, Anmol Pub., 2008, viii, 310 p., ISBN 81-261-3189-6.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Family in Islam. 2. Institution of family. 3. The household. 4. Status of parents. 5. Spouses' duties. 6. Women's status. 7. No discrimination. 8. Behaviour with children. 9. Children's rights. 10. Love for kids. 11. Children's position. 12. Treatment with relatives. 13. Concept of marriage. Bibliography. Index. 

    "The second most significant source of Islamic teaching and divine injunctions, is Hadith or the tradition of Prophet Muhammed (Pbuh). It means the instruction and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

    Family in Islam is designated as a special kind of structure whose principles are related to one another through blood ties/or marital relationship that are prescribed and reinforced by Islam, and internalized by Muslim practice. Family rights and obligations are not private family affairs and concern the rest of the society. Islam commands society, represented by designated authorities as well as conscientious individuals to take whatever action is necessary to implement the law, in order to maintain equality and harmony.

   The present work covers all the aspects very systematically and orderly in a simple and effective style for all those who are concerned with philosophy and theology, and particularly Islamic studies." (jacket) 

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