COURSE CODE:

CTU081

COURSE SUBJECT: ISLAMIC EDUCATION STUDIES

TITLE: THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN FAMILY INSTITUTION

PROGRAM: P1020
GROUP: D
LECTURER: PUAN ZAKIAH SAMORI

NAME
NAJIHAH BINTI ROSIDI
NUR MARDHIATUL HUSNA BINTI MUHAMMAD RUSDI
NIK SYAFIQAH BINTI NIK SUHAIMI
NUR NATASYA IZZATI BINTI ABDUL HARIS

MATRIC NUMBER
2014813566
2014820866

ASSESMENT CATEGORIES
ITEMS
INTRODUCTION
CONTENT+ ELABORATION
CONCLUSION/ SUGGESTION
REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPH
Y
ETHICS/PROFESSIONALISM
E
TOTAL

MARKS

FULL MARKS
2
16
4
4
4
30

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Acknowledgement
2. Introduction
3. The Role of Mass Media in Family Institution
3.1
3.2

Role of Mass Media in today context

Role of family in according to Islamic principles
3.2.1 role of father
3.2.2 role of mother
3.2.3 role of children
3.3
Relationship of mass media with family institution from Islamic view and its
implication
- Positive
- Negative
4. Conclusion
5. Bibliography

1.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2.0 INTRODUCTION

Family institution is the most basic unit in society and considered as a very
significant institution in human capital. Kin, in general, means both mother and father
and children. As stated from the perspective of Islam, Muslim family is derived from
two ways, blood relationship and marriage.
Today, in this epoch of the millennium, mass media is a very important
instrument in getting ones mind and attitude. According to Jevtic (2011), mass media
is in the forms of movies, television, radio, and print as well as the new electronic
communications media of the Internet that helps to connect individuals to one another
and to the world. In discussion of this, family plays a really significant part in
fostering their children, according to the correct values and laws.
Specifically, in this report, we are going to discuss the role of mass media in
family institution here in Malaysia.

3.2

Role of Family in Educating Children According to Islamic Principles

First come to first, Islamic civilization, since the time of Prophet Muhammad SAW
until now, is firmly based on the concept of rule of law. Islamic life is determined by the
Shariah (Islamic principle), as it contains directions for every aspect of life, oscillating from
rituals, customs, and manners to family law including responsibility of every member and the
treatment and rights of children. According to Oxford Dictionary, Shariah can be defined as

Islamic canonical law based on the teachings of the Quran and the traditions of the Prophet
(Hadith and Sunna), prescribing both religious and secular duties and sometimes retributive
penalties for law breaking. The primary source of the Shariah is the Qur'an. In a human
organization, family is the most vital foundation where members are collected and form their
own identity.
Family is considered as the main organization. The structure of the family can be
categorized into three fold. But, the most basic in family institution is a family consists of the
husband, the wife, their children, their parents who live with them, and servants (Ahmad,
n.d). In the organization of the family, a man is considered as the head and the all-over
supervisor. A mans major responsibility is to provide support to the family while woman
responsibilities only fluctuating within the family. The Quran says,
Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because God has given the one more
(strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the
righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what God
would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct,
admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if
they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For God is Most
High, great (above you all).
(An-Nisa 4:34)
Family values play an important function in regulating the system of human company.
Mutual understanding needs to be required so that then better organization can be form.
Every member in a family need to role play their own function, according to the Shariah.

3.2.1

Role of Fathers

More often than not, we all know that father is the leader or head in family institution.
According to Mott (1997), fatherhood is a status attained by having a child and is irrevocable.
A man becomes a father when his wife gives birth to his child as their fruit of marriage.

Being a father is not an easy task. There a few roles that a man or a father needs to be aware
of and the role include protecting, funding and educating.
The primary duty of a father is to provide protection or being the guardian in the
household. Man and woman are the two basic pillars of a family, but since men are endowed
with special qualities by the order of creation, and because their power of logic is stronger
than women's, they are regarded as the guardians of their families (Al-Islam.org, n.d). As
what we have discussed earlier, according to A-Nisa verse 34, men have a keener and more
difficult responsibility in defending their households. It is the man who can, through his
wisdom, support his family and prepare the grounds for their happiness and it is he who can
turn the house into a paradise and his wife to act as an angel. A father needs to be healthy in
order to be the best guardian.
Next, in bringing up children, as the head of the family, fathers need to provide
sufficient alimony for the household. A reason why men need to furnish fiscal support is for
the childs maturation. To arrange for alimony of his family is an obligatory for a husband,
according to the Islamic principle. That is a man is duty-bound to pay for the expenses of his
wife and his family, such as food, clothes, house, doctor, and medicine. He would be wrong
not to maintain his wife and his family and could be prosecuted by law.
Other than offering protection and providing financial support, it is important for a
father to lend their hand, provide aid in bringing up kids. Its the human nature for a son to be
close to his father, and it is the role of the father to give guidance to the child according to the
right principle and laws in Islam. A father needs to expose the child how to be a good
Muslim, a servant to Allah by following the pillars of Islam without flaws.
Hence, job to educate the youngsters are not just the responsibility of mothers, but
also job for men in the family since they hold more vitality and stamina than of the women.

3.2.2

Role of Mothers

Mother is a woman who is willing to leave the house and work to defend her family,
to climb through corporate ladders or simply call up customers at a local shop to bring home
financial gains for her family so that she knows they are safe and taken care of in the lifestyle

she thinks they should have (BeautyEchoes, 2007). As a mother, it is their responsibility to
care and educate the children accordingly.
One of the important duties of women is caring for their children. This is not an easy
task, but one which is very sensitive and vital. It is the most sacred and most valuable
responsibility which has been bestowed upon women by the order of creation. It is the
responsibility of the mother to take care of the child during childhood. For example, the
mother must breast-feed the child at least up to the age of two (Qur'an 2:233), breastfeeding
usually continues as long as the mother has milk. The best and the most nourishing food is
milk. Milk contains all that is required for a healthy body. Thus, for a baby there is nothing
more suitable than the mother's milk. Since milk contains ingredients which are suitable for
the baby's digestive system, therefore, there are not any problems in feeding a baby with
mother's milk.
From an Islamic perspective, once children reach the age of comprehension and
learning, parents must provide knowledge that may develop their offsprings intellectual
capabilities. Children need such guidance so they can recognize the various aspects of life
surrounding them and know how to deal with and approach them. As a mother, it is their role
to help their husbands in educating the children. Mothers are responsible towards educating
the daughters since it will be easier to discuss problems and such, but never neglect the needs
of the son.
If a kid gets up in an environment of honesty, truthfulness, courage, discipline,
cleanliness, kindness, passion, freedom, justice, patience, trustworthiness, faithfulness, and
sacrifice, then he learns all of that. On the other hand, a kid who turns up in a seat of
corruption, deceit, anger, hatred, hypocrisy, filth, and disloyalty, would certainly be moved by
them. Such a child may learn many stories about good and pious people, but to no profit.
Thus, those of us who are seriously thinking of bringing up honest and good children should
correct their own behaviour first. This is the only way to educate a child to be useful to
himself and his society.
3.2.3

Role of Children
Muslim children learn early on that each person has his or her duties and

responsibilities. It is the children's responsibility to listen to and obey their parents,

distinguishing their experience and wisdom.

In Quran there are many verses that explain how big is the responsibility and
obligatory of a child to both of his parents. There is a verse from Quran that explains on this.
Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives,
orphans, the needy, the near neighbour, the neighbour farther away, the companion at your
side, the traveller, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like
those who are self-deluding and boastful.
(An-Nisa 4:36)
The verse explains the obligatory of children to attend both of their parents and the
rewards are promised upon the field.
During their (the parents) lifetime, it is an obligatory for a youngster to take on their
character according to Islamic jurisprudence. Children need to be gentle to both of his
parents. In Islam, a child needs to lower his voice and never raise his voice when talking to
his parents. Other than that, it is the role of children to help the poor parents in upbringing the
economy of the family. It is an offense for children to live in comfort and harmony, but let
their parents live in poverty.
Apart from that, after the parents died, children also have roles that they need to fulfil.
As a child, first, they most pray or dua upon both of his parents for their security in the
barzakh. Next, children have the responsibility to visit their parents grave and clean its
surrounding. A child needs to continue serving both of his parents by not forgetting the rule
of life according to Islam and never to neglect salah (five times in a day).
In conclusion, kids have their responsibilities towards his parents during their life and
after their last. It is an obligatory and they should not neglect it. A pious child is the one who
respects and does his entire obligation towards his parents.

5.0

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