Role of Halal Aliment in Strengthening Family as mentioned in Imam Reza's Menology
Volume 1, Issue 2, Summer 2013, Pages 125-153
Morteza Rahimi
Abstract In his remarks, Imam Reza repeatedly speaks about Halal aliment and issues regarding it. Meanwhile, family is a subject addressed by the Imam precisely and he emphasizes on strengthening its institution and securing its welfare. This article, while naming the cases in which Halal aliment is mentioned, examines the relation between Halal aliment and solidity of family because due to its importance, Islam offers numerous approaches to strengthening families as well as ways to avoid enfeeblement of families.
The importance of family in Islam is so much that the number of scriptures that emphasize on family solidity is more than those regarding establishing a family. For strengthening family institution, Imam Reza emphasizes on Halal aliment through issues including bonding with relatives (Seleye Rahem), respecting mutual rights, making others happy and being kind to them, avoiding jealousy, satisfaction, contentment and simple life.