In comparison to the West, would you agree that Muslim societies have a more stronger family unit and love between relatives.
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2007-07-23 09:57:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
lol...I am sure that it would definitely depend ont he family and you seriously generalize...consider the families that chase there female relations down and kill them for shaming the family.
2007-07-23 10:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by djmantx 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Yes in a way i would agree but having said this some people of all religions also have close family ties and bonds, its just that some Muslim families are strict Muslims and base their bond and love for eachother through Islam, if you look at the marriage situations, affairs, divorces, single mothers, single dads, step mums, sted dads its very low in the Muslim world compared to the Western World as i said Muslims are strict when it comes to these aspects so therefore show strong love and make sure their siblings have self-respect, dignity and pride for their family and religion.
2007-07-27 09:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by Seattler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Im muslim and maybe we do have stronger family bonds than people in the West but just because you're Muslim doesn't mean that you don't move away from family. Muslims do do that Im not denying that but I dont think its as strong as the West.
2007-07-23 10:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes, stronger family bonds, but not family love.
they have a strong family bond because of CULTURAL issues, such as the violently anti-divorce society. but the strong bond between a husband and a wife--the foundation of a strong family bond--is due to the fact that muslim women aren't considered equal in an obviously patriarchal society. so a woman feels obliged to be obedient and excessively respectful of her husband, which results in a seemingly unified family. this sets an example for the kids to be obedient and respectful to their father--which is good, but doesn't result from something that is good. if women had the opportunity to speak loudly and express their opinions without subjective repurcussions, the family bond would not be any stronger than that of the west.
2007-07-23 10:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Family members always have some kind of love in some way, even if you didnt like each other. I believe what i have in my life is my family, and i love them, i dont really love one particular member as we havent seen him for 10 years, but obviously hes still family in the biological sense. Hope this helps:)
2016-04-01 09:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by Martha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly! That is the humber one compliment we get as a Muslim family. I would die for my family members. I can't say this for ALL Muslims but it definately teaches you to be a good friend and stick with someone thru thick and thin. I've never fought with my best friend in te lat 5 years that we've been friends! I've leaned diplomacy, respect, morals and loyalty in my family--ethics that you can't learn elswhere.
Peace.
2007-07-23 10:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by justmyinput 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree, Islam as I'm sure Christianity and other religions too, teaches us to love and respect our parents and families.
2007-07-23 10:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All religions promote love and respect within families.
And how could love and "bonds" be defined anyways. They could just as easily be confused with sense of duty.
2007-07-23 10:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by SweetPea 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the individual families. I know that I love everyone in my family, and we have a large mixture of beliefs...
2007-07-23 10:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the east in general they have stronger and closer family bonds.But not necessarily becuase of faith.
2007-07-23 10:01:29 · answer #10 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋