Introduction
Author's Preface
Translators' Forward
CHAPTER 1
THE PRINCIPLE OF MARRIAGE IN THE COSMOS
The System of Joining and Coupling in Inanimate Objects
The System of Plant Symbiosis
The Pistil
Reproduction
The System of Animal Copulation and Reproduction
Man and Marriage
Let's Be Lenient in Making Preparations for Marriage
Traditions on the Value and Importance of Marriage
CHAPTER 2
DIVINE VIRTUES IN THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY
True Concept of Piety
Piety and Its Praiseworthy Degrees
Hajji Sabzevary and Moderation
Luxury-Loving and Wastefulness
Let's Invite Each Other to Piety
Signs of the Pious
A Pious Man and Wife
Exemplary Shopkeeper
CHAPTER 3
THE LOFTY GOALS BEHIND MARRIAGE IN ISLAM
An Honorable Household
The Worst People
The Blooming of Talents
Striving for the Well-Being of the Household and the Home
Establish the Loftiest Goal for Marriage
The Family Structure in the West
CHAPTER 4
WOMAN'S POSITION IN HUMAN HISTORY AND ISLAM
Mental Deviation of Corrupt Men Regarding Women
Islam's Response to the Corrupt Men's Deviations Regarding Women
Another Look at History Regarding Women's Life and Status
CHAPTER 5
MAN AND WOMAN'S INDEPENDENCE IN ISLAM
Human Freedom and Independence
A Strange Story About Freedom
An Important Matter
A Dignified and Worthy Spouse
One's Independence in Marriage
CHAPTER 6
WOMAN'S STATUS IN THE LOGIC OF REVELATION
God's Pure Religion
The Supplication of the Divine Prophets for God's Sovereignty and Mercy
The Grand Status of Worshipping God
Woman in the Logic of Revelation
Intellect and Lust as Measures for Prosperity or Misery
CHAPTER 7
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE
Strictness in Marriage
Use Your Own Case to Judge for Others
Haughtiness is a Satanic Attribute
An Amazing Story about Leniency in Marriage
Perils of Keeping up With the Joneses
Expensive Nuptial Gift
The Quran as a Nuptial Gift
CHAPTER 8
THE DIVINE AND ISLAMIC CONDITIONS FOR MARRIAGE
Religion and Piety
Being Matched
Imam Sajjad's Views on Being Matched
Those Whom You Should Not Let Your Daughters Marry
Do not Marry Such Women
CHAPTER 9
HOW TO CHOOSE A SPOUSE
The Evil-Doer is Deprived of God's Mercy
The Path to Perfection
How to Choose a Spouse in Islam
An Amazing Story
Islamic and humane Conditions in Choosing a Spouse
CHAPTER 10
ISLAM'S ORIGINAL PLANS ON MARRIAGE
Marriage Negotiations
The Necessity to Pay the Nuptial Gift
The Wedding Trousseau
A Divine, Spiritual Model for the Wedding Trousseau
Praying at the Wedding Threshold
The Time and Etiquette for Wedding
Nuptial Night Customs
CHAPTER 11
HYGIENE IN THE FAMILY STRUCTURE
The Worth of Cleanliness and Hygiene in Islam
Oral and Dental Hygiene
Orderliness and Hygiene in Food
The Harms of Overeating
An Educational Story
CHAPTER 12
ISLAMIC ETHICS IN THE FAMILY STRUCTURE
The Value of Good Morality
Love and its Expression
Lowering Expectations
Forgiving
Feigning
Anger
Arrogance
Behavior
Talking
Kanzulemal
CHAPTER 13
THE MODEST COVERING AND WOMAN'S CHASTENESS
A Surprising Fact
The View of Some Eminent Westerners in Regards to the situation of Western Society
A Case From Imam Husayn's Life
Veil and Dirty Looks as Viewed by the Quran
Who Can See Women as Stated by the Quran
CHAPTER 14
SECURITY IN LIFE
The Good and the Bad
Ignorance and Illiteracy
Knowledge and Wisdom
The Heart is the Source of Truth
Torture in the Expanse of the Hereafter
Good Mothers and Fathers
CHAPTER 15
THE ASPECTS OF VIRTUE IN THE FAMILY
The Sincerity of One's Intentions
The Peak of Sincere Intention
A Surprising Example of Sincerity
Piety and Justice
The Manifestations of Virtue in the Family
A Virtuous Countenance
An Instructive Story
An Amazing Event
CHAPTER 16
THE MATERIAL ISSUES OF THE HOUSE AND THE FAMILY
The Virtues and Vices of Wealth
The Forbidden and the Unforbidden
Don't Deprive Yourself of the Lawful Things
Provide Your Family's Needs Through Lawful Means
The Prophet of Islam and Lawfully Obtained Food
How to Increase One's Daily Bread
Unlawful Property
One Who Repents is Loved by God
CHAPTER 17
THE PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUALITY IN THE FAMILY
Spiritual Blessings
Intellect
Quran
Prophethood
Leadership
Religious Scholars
Prayers
CHAPTER 18
REPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD
Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Fire of Hell
A Scented Heaven
Four Important Duties
CHAPTER 19
THE RIGHTS OF WIVES AND HUSBANDS IN ISLAM
An Outlook on Family Rights
The Rights of the Wife
The Rights of the Husband
CHAPTER 20
PREGNANCY
The Period of Pregnancy
Duties During Pregnancy
Delivery
New-Born Clothing
The First Food for the Baby
Adhan and Iqamah (The General Call To Prayer and The Specific One)
Childbirth Etiquette
Mother's Milk
Naming
CHAPTER 21
RAISING CHILDREN IN ISLAM
The Position and Worth of Children
Love for Children
Kissing the Children
CHAPTER 22
THE WORTH OF RAISING A DAUGHTER IN ISLAM
God's Will in Granting a Child
Highly Important Traditions Regarding Raising a Daughter
CHAPTER 23
THE ROLE OF THE MOTHER IN CHILD REARING
A Child as the Result of a Mother's Efforts
The Fruit of the Garden of Purity
My Mother Ruined My Life
Sometimes Worshipping Diminishes
A Bright Marriage
Sheik Shooshtary's Mother
The Effect of Physical and Spiritual Purity in Upbringing
CHAPTER 24
THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN CHILD REARING
Consider the Following Four Facts
The Commander of the Faithful Cried
People of Torture
An Amazing Point Regarding Mother of Hajj Sheik Fazlollah Noory
Youth Beware
Deviated Fathers and the Children's Duties
A Noble Father
Bad Fathers and Good Children
A distinguished Father
Ali Akbar Will Not be Raised With Forbidden Food
CHAPTER 25
THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILDREN
The Path to Prosperity
Children's rights
The Effects of Lawfully or Unlawfully Obtained Food
Sheik Zahed
A Good Memory
A Note to Parents
CHAPTER 26
THE RIGHTS OF THE PARENTS
A Heavy Burden
An Amazing Point
A Delicate Issue
Traditions Regarding Parent's Rights
Zacharias Serves His Parents
Sheik Ansari and His Mother
Mother's Damnation
CHAPTER 27
A COUPLE'S DUTIES TO THEIR RELATIVES
Relatives
CHAPTER 28
OBSERVING THE RELATIONS OF THE WOMB
The Quran and Visiting Relatives
A Good Plan
An Amazing Story
Traditions About Visiting Relatives
Traditions About Cutting Off Relations
CHAPTER 29
PROSPERITY OR RUIN OF A FAMILY
Prosperity or Ruin
Justice
Being Kind
Advice
Politeness
Protection of the Family from Accusations
Honoring One's Oath
Consultation
Humbleness
Kindness to Younger Ones and Respecting the Elders
Hospitality
Cause of Getting Ruined
CHAPTER 30
DIVORCE AND INHERITANCE
Divorce is Despised
Causes for Divorce
Gossip
Accusations
A Lesson
Divorce as Viewed by Quran
Termination of Life