Family Bonds in the Household of Abu Talha Al-Ansari: Their Significance According to the Hanbalis and Importance in Light of Jordanian Legislation

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to address the weakening of family ties in contemporary societies by examining the model of familial bonds within the household of the Companion Abu Talha Al-Ansari, and by deriving methods to strengthen these bonds according to the Hanbali perspective.

Methods: The research adopted various scientific approaches, including induction, analysis, and analogy, to highlight the most significant familial bonds and their impact—such as tribal ties, marital relations, siblinghood, and religious affiliation—in addition to educational and economic bonds.

Results: The results indicate that these bonds can be reinforced through multiple means, such as strengthening lineage, procreation, righteous role modeling, family education, minimizing complaints, and the gifting of benefits. The study emphasizes the role of religion and law in supporting family ties and highlights the contribution of Islamic legislation in regulating emerging relationships, such as national and labor affiliations, and in prohibiting harmful phenomena like cohabitation.

Conclusion: The study recommends conducting similar research on other family models to enhance comprehensive understanding of familial bonds in Islam and to utilize them in addressing contemporary social challenges.