The blessing of family and children is one of the greatest worldly blessings that Allaah the Exalted has favored us with. It is obligatory to thank Him, Who gave us favors, and we must use those things that He gave us in accordance to what He ordered and legislated.
That is why one of the greatest means of expressing thankfulness, preserving the blessing, and prolonging family ties in the Hereafter is to call them to the truth, correct them, strengthen them through beneficial knowledge, make them used to performing good actions, warning them from what
harms them, and protect them. Allaah the Exalted Said (what means):
“And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in faith – We will join with them their descendants.” [QUR’AAN 52:21]
This treatise revolves around this important topic and the great benefits of building an upright and settled family.
A person’s family comprises their roots, surroundings, environment, it is their aid that defends them, those that keep their secrets, know them the best, and are usually those who are most keen on benefitting them. Allaah the Exalted Said regarding differences arising between two spouses (what means):
“And if you fear dissension between the two, send an arbitrator from his people and an arbitrator from her people. If they both desire reconciliation, Allaah will cause it between them.” [QUR’AAN 4:35]
The most important benefit and favor that a person must be keen on obtaining for their family, children, and relatives, is that they save their family from the Fire. Allaah the Exalted enjoined this in His Book, Saying (what means):
“O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allaah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded.” [QUR’AAN 66:6]
Thus, in order to help accomplish this objective, the book “Save Your Family Before they Burn” emphasis the means one can take to save their family and children from Hellfire, and the way to preserve their homes, so that they are purified of everything that angers Allaah the Exalted. We ask Allaah the Exalted for divine aid and soundness in our endeavors.
Written by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid