If religious values are instilled in the family and household lives, Insya Allah (God’s will), there will be no domestic violence.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Religious Affairs Ministry has called on all sections of the public in Indonesia to appreciate and praise women’s roles in the family and in the community.

“If religious values are instilled in the family and household lives, Insya Allah (God’s will), there will be no domestic violence. Instead, there will be many exemplary households among our communities and nations,” Secretary General of the ministry's Directorate of Islamic Public Guidance M Fuad Nasar noted in a statement received here on Friday.

He made the statement following a speech on domestic violence that went viral recently.

Nasar stressed that, as per Islamic values, a husband must treat his wife well, or muasyarah bil ma'ruf, and he is not allowed to hurt her.

The key to the happiness and prosperity of a family is respecting, trusting, being honest, forgiving, and being responsible for one another, he highlighted.

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Islam, in normative and ideal practices, really protects women from domestic violence and from all forms of arbitrariness that are contrary to its values, holy purposes of marriage, and human rights, Nasar explained.

“Islam as a religion cannot be blamed if there are any Muslims who behave not in accordance with its noble teachings. This is where the religious education and educative da’wah play an important role,” he pointed out.

If there is any domestic violence that is psychologically fueled by uncontrolled emotional outbursts, it may be caused by psychiatric problems, drinking habits, or drug use, he added.

“Domestic violence for any reason is disgraceful, detrimental to related spouses as well as further interferes with the development of children’s character in the family (environment),” he remarked.

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Translator: Hreeloita Dharma, Juwita Trisn
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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