Introduction

The family is the first main pillar for the raising of a good child. The personality of a child is formed in the family environment, and for this reason the child’s rights upon the family are divided into two parts: the rights before the birth of the child and the rights after birth.
Based on this principle, the responsibility of parents towards the child from the viewpoint of Islam begins prior to birth. So, even before the birth, the child has rights upon the parents, and if not observed, it will adversely affect the child’s upbringing and education.
The recommendations given by the leaders of Islam in this regard are explained in the first section of this book through four chapters.

1- Organizing a Meritorious Family:

In the first chapter while explaining the value of having children and the importance of forming a family, emphasis has been laid on the fact that the sex of a child is not important. The important thing is the health and merit of a child, and since newborn girls had mostly been treated unkindly, the leaders of Islam strongly recommended treating them with extra affection and grace.
The Holy Qurān has clearly said that in the Hereafter the
believing children will join their family in Paradise, and thereby families who raise meritorious children are admired and encouraged.
On the contrary, the Islamic traditions have seriously warned against the danger of unworthy children, introducing them as the worst afflictions of a family.