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2. PresentsPresents By Shaykh Haytham Tamim Email:info@utrujj.org www.utrujj.org (London) Fatherhood in Islam A Series of Lectures, Seminars and Courses

3. TUESDAY 5 APRIL 2005 FATHERS DIRECT: THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE SUPPORTING MUSLIM FATHERHOOD in association with An-Nisa, Muslim College, Q-News

4. The Contents Introduction Fatherhood in the Qur'an and the Sunnah (prophetic traditions) rights and responsibility The child’s rights; the fathers’ obligations The right to life and equal life chances (boy or girl) The right to legitimacy The father must fulfill the religious identity Education and developing a clear understanding Establishing the good character Socialisation and general care The welfare of his children Support and maintenance regardless their age

5. The Contents The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a father: –His mercy towards babies: his babies and all babies, he used to bless them and look after them –He used to play with them and give quality time –Equal treatment (no distinction between boys and girls or girls and girls) –Building the trust –Spiritual upbringing –Educational upbringing –Physical upbringing

6. The Contents Fatherhood today: –Misconceptions –Misunderstanding the role –The reflection of the reality of fatherhood –Cultural domination –Deviation Suggestions of ways forward

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