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Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal – Vol. 11, No. 12
Publication Date: December 25, 2024
DOI:10.14738/assrj.1112.17971.
Ushama, T., Uddin, H., & Arkam, M. (2024). The Role of Family in Mitigating Youth Social Violence from an Islamic Perspective.
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 11(12). 01-13.
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The Role of Family in Mitigating Youth Social Violence from an
Islamic Perspective
Thameem Ushama
AHAS KIRKHS, International Islamic University Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Helal Uddin
International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization,
International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Mohamed Arkam
International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization,
International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
ABSTRACT
This study examines within an Islamic framework while examining families’ vital
role in preventing societal violence among young people. In Islam, parents are the
primary instructors, and the child’s first school is the home. The research explores
how families could stop the growth in juvenile social violence by looking at Islamic
viewpoints on family structure, values, and teachings. Analytical and descriptive
methods are used in this investigation. It explores the potential role of families as
essential building blocks in fostering responsible and peaceful behaviour in the
youths, highlighting the significance of family dynamics and values. It looks at how
important it is to instil Islamic morals and social skills in the family to foster a
feeling of belonging, compassion, and defiance of violent impulses. It offers a
profound understanding of how families could function as preventative and
corrective measures against social violence by fusing Islamic teachings with
contemporary perspectives. The study’s conclusions provide light on the
relationship between Islamic principles, family dynamics, and the prevention of
social violence. These insights can be used in debates and real-world community
well-being initiatives.
Keywords: Family, Social Violence, Youth, Islamic Perspective, Moral Values, Prevention.
INTRODUCTION
Juvenile social violence is a widespread issue that affects society and communities on a variety
of levels. Adolescent violence can take many different and complex forms, from physical
altercations to cyberbullying and involvement in gang-related activities. The influence of the
family on the behaviour of young people is a crucial factor that warrants more study, even
though many other factors contribute to this problem.
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Islamic teachings place a strong emphasis on the family since they consider it to be the
cornerstone of social stability and moral development. In human society, the family is the
fundamental social unit. A man and a woman get together to create this institution, and their
interactions create a new generation. By training the next generation to uphold human
civilisation, this institution seeks to preserve continuity.
Nevertheless, the family's nature, purpose, and structure are being questioned today. Many
people view a single mother, a gay couple, and an extramarital relationship as equally
acceptable examples of the family. Islam holds that Allah, the Almighty, created and inspired
the family unit. That came into being with the creation of man. In Muslim civilisation, the
institution of the family is fundamental. This institution’s structure is also intended to operate
as a scaled-down representation of society. Nearly one-third of the Qur’anic ahkam, or legal
injunctions of the Qur’an, deal with the family and its proper management (Khurshid Ahmad,
1964, 16).
Several studies in psychology and sociology have demonstrated that families critically influence
young people’s behaviour. Experiences in early life significantly impact young people’s views
and behaviours. Family dynamics encompass the behaviours of parents, modes of
communication, and social support systems. Furthermore, Islamic viewpoints on family
responsibilities and values offer unique insights into addressing teenage social violence.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential contribution of families to the decrease
of youth violence in society from an Islamic perspective. It looks at the fundamental reasons for
teenage violence, explores the theoretical underpinnings of familial effect, and offers workable
solutions for families to deal with these behaviours. The study additionally aims to offer
actionable suggestions for lawmakers, community leaders, and families to effectively address
this urgent issue based on research findings and Islamic beliefs.
Early prevention is a critical element to address because of its significance in the family unit
and its role in fostering social peace. This study looks at how families help avoid conflict and
reduce societal tension from a sociological standpoint for a complete understanding.
FAMILY FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
It is appropriate and essential to define and explain the term “family” in English at the outset of
this discussion on family from an Islamic perspective. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines
‘family’ as the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children.
Furthermore, any social unit differs from the traditional family but is regarded as equivalent to
it. (Merriam-webster. n.d.).
Arabic words ahl, āl, and usrah describe the family. Among these words is ahl, which has
numerous specific and generic connotations, much like the English word family. When the word
‘ahl’ was first used, it meant ‘the people of a house or dwelling’ (ahl al-Bayt), and ‘people’ refers
to the other humans who live with a man in that specific dwelling.
Subsequently, the word’s definition is expanded to include concepts of larger homes. Given that
a dwelling might be a home, a town, or a country, the term ‘ahl’ can be used to describe the