Islam va Pazhuheshhaye Tarbiyati

According to the Islamic worldview, family is a sacred institution and is the foundation for human growth, both material and spiritual. The relationships within this institution require a coherent moral framework to ensure the well-being, peace, and growth of its members. Adopting a descriptive–analytical method and focusing on applied ethics, this article explains the “principle of benevolence” as the basis of family ethics and the “rule of respect and honor” as one of its most important derived norms. This article shows that benevolence toward parents and relatives is not merely a recommendation but a divine obligation placed alongside monotheism; and gratitude toward them is considered a prelude to gratitude toward God. By examining practical instances and ethical conflicts related to this rule in real-life situations—such as respecting a sinful relative, distinguishing between genuine respect and hypocrisy, and managing excessive expectations in receiving honor—this study offers Islamic-based solutions to the conflicts. The research concludes by presenting a practical model for ethical decision-making in complex kinship relations and for strengthening the family structure based on revelatory principles.