Explaining Jurisprudential Parenting Methods in the Physical Upbringing of Children

Abstract

This article explores the jurisprudential methods of physical upbringing of children with an emphasis on traditional and contemporary Islamic jurisprudence. Physical upbringing is considered one of the fundamental pillars of child education in Islam, where parents bear both religious and ethical responsibility to provide for the physical needs of their children. In traditional Islamic jurisprudence, the focus has been primarily on meeting basic needs such as nutrition, clothing, and hygiene. However, in contemporary jurisprudence, issues such as healthy nutrition, exercise, and the use of medical technologies to enhance children's physical well-being have gained more attention in response to social and cultural changes. The article begins by defining physical upbringing from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence, followed by an in-depth examination of the role of parents in the physical care of children. Key topics such as guardianship (ḥaḍānah), financial support (nafaqah), and breastfeeding (riḍāʿ) within Islamic jurisprudence and their relation to physical upbringing are analyzed. Furthermore, the differences between traditional and contemporary jurisprudential views on child physical upbringing, particularly concerning exercise and physical health, are discussed and compared. The findings of this study demonstrate that Islamic jurisprudence comprehensively addresses the physical upbringing of children, mandating parents to provide for their children's physical needs and ensure their health. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of adapting jurisprudential teachings to modern-day conditions and the use of new technologies to improve children's physical well-being.