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Sheikh Belal Assaad holds a Degree in Shari’ah and Da’wah from the ‘Ad-Da’Wah Wal-Irshad University Institute’, Tripoli, Lebanon 1995. He continued his studies in Biomedical Science at Victoria University (VU), followed by a postgraduate degree in Teaching Science and Student Welfare & Well-being’ also from Victoria University (VU). He also competed a second postgraduate degree in Migration Law and Practice from the Australian National University (ANU). Sheikh Belal is a registered Minister of Religion (title: Imam) and Marriage Celebrant with the Australian Federation of Islamic Council and the Australian Governor General’s Office. He has been in the field of Da’wah delivering regular khutbas and a public speaker locally and abroad for the past 26 years. He is internationally known and is invited to guest speak and lecture regularly through various organisations internationally and nationally as much as his time permits. Sheikh Belal was born in Melbourne Australia, and currently resides there.

Introduction



The
Six Rights of a Muslim



The
Family



Family Ties



Disseverance of Ties



The Violation of Five Human Rights



Ownership and Control



Dysfunctional Families



Raising
Children



Rights of Children



Parents as  Role Models



Finding and Celebrating Individual Talents



Importance of Validating Interests and Feelings



Memories



Lying to Children



Showing Kindness and Compassion to Children



Raising Girls



Parents
& Relatives



Rights of Parents



Forgotten Years



To Be the Change One Wants to See



Maintaining Courteous Relationships



Showing Concern for One’s Relatives



Spouses




Importance of Marriage



Parental and Societal Influence on Marriage



Discussing ‘Taboo’ Topics



Attractive and Unattractive Traits



Rights and Duties in a Marriage



In-Laws



Boundary Setting



Conclusion