Parent and Child Relationships in Islam: A Study of Love and Affection in Parent and Child Relationships

Abstrak

The family is the first environment in a child's education, the formation of a child's personality, and the establishment of social and emotional bonds between the child and both parents. Therefore, in the process of strengthening social bonds with children, both parents should spend quality time and pay more attention to their children's healthy growth and development, as well as have insight into parenting patterns, especially the loving and compassionate parenting methods taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Therefore, the focus of this study is on how families can strengthen emotional bonds with children according to the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The findings of this study are analyzed qualitatively thru the results of a literature review.  The study results show that: 1) children are a gift from Allah SWT and a source of reward (Al-Quran, Surah Al-Syu'ara, verse 49). 2) it is recommended to be kind to parents as stated in the Al-Quran, Surah Al-Isra, verses 23-24. 3) parents' obligation to educate children is not limited to knowledge, but also includes shaping good character and personality. 4) teaching Islamic values using a loving and compassionate approach, in accordance with the teachings in Surah Al-Lukman.  With love and compassion in the parent-child relationship, it is hoped that the family will be harmonious, peaceful, full of grace, and blessed by Allah SWT.