Families are considered to be at the heart of every Muslim community. Family life was created by Allah to keep society together and Muslims should follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad(SAW), who was married and raised a family.

The traditional Muslim family is an extended family. It usually includes parents, children, grandparents and elderly relatives. Most Muslims believe that extended families mean greater stability, continuity, love and support for each other.
Allah said in the Quran:

"O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another".

Qur'an 49:13