The family holds a distinguished position in the Holy Qur’an , as Allah had made it the foundation of the social structure and, and source of tranquility, affection, and mutual support. The Holy Qur’an address family matters through clear guidance that reinforces the responsibility, strengthens values, and builds relationships on mercy and the positive role model. Below is a selection of verses that highlight the meanings of family responsibility, affection, righteous upbringing and supplication for the family.  

Quran Verses about family responsibility & parenting

﴾O believers! Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire﴿ Surah At-Tahrim, Verse 6
‍The core responsibility of parents towards their children and their upbringing is based on obedience and respect.
﴾Bid your people to pray and be diligent in observing it ﴿  Surah Ta-Ha, Verse 132
A direct guidance to cultivate worship within the family through patience and perseverance.

Verses about love and mercy among family members

﴾And one of His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that you may find comfort in them. And He has placed between you compassion and mercy﴿ Surah Ar-Rum, Verse 21
‍Confirming that love and mercy is the foundation of marital relationships.
‍﴾Your spouses are a garment¹ for you as you are for them﴿ Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 187
‍A powerful expression of closeness, protection, and mutual support between spouses.

Verses about the children and the righteous offspring

﴾And Allah has made for you spouses of your own kind, and given you through your spouses children and grandchildren﴿ Surah An-Nahl, Verse 72
﴾My Lord! Grant me—by your grace—righteous offspring﴿ Surah Ali 'Imran, Verse 38
‍A comprehensive supplication highlighting the importance of asking for righteous offspring.

Verses about role models and family dialogue

﴾O my dear son! Establish prayer, encourage what is good and forbid what is evil, and endure patiently whatever befalls you ﴿Surah Luqman, Verse 17
‍Refined model of educational dialogue based on advice and leading by example.
﴾And remember when Luqmân said to his son, while advising him﴿Surah Luqman, Verse 13
‍An indication of the importance of gentle admonition in raising children.

Verses prayers for the family

“Our Lord! Bless us with ˹pious˺ spouses and offspring who will be the joy of our hearts, and make us models for the righteous.”
Surah Al-Furqan, Verse 74
“Our Lord! Forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the judgment will come to pass.”Surah Ibrahim, Verse 41