1- An introduction to how Islam ensures the cohesiveness of the institution of the family in Islam, with its first and foremost constituents, the parents 2-The reasons and purpose of marriage, and the emphasis given on treating wives with kindness and ease, and how they help in maintaining harmony in the family. 3- The rights of both the husband and wide, and the complementary roles they play in bringing about a peaceful home. 4-The rights of children upon their parents, and the emphasis Islam gives in maintaining good relations with other relatives.