The Prophetic Da'wah Method in Addressing Youth and Their Family Concerns – The Case of Marriage

Abstract

This study examines the Prophetic methodological approach in addressing Muslim youth and their familial issues, with a specific focus on the topic of marriage. Marriage represents a vital concern in the lives of individuals and societies, and it plays a fundamental role in the formation and stability of the Muslim family. The family, as the foundational unit of society, serves as the first environment in which individuals are raised and where they learn religion, values, ethics, love, cooperation, and respect. Therefore, the strength and stability of the family directly reflect the strength and stability of the society and the Ummah as a whole. The study aims to highlight the principles and methods employed by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in guiding and addressing the youth on such a sensitive issue. The research consists of an introduction, five chapters, and a conclusion, followed by references. The first chapter presents the Prophetic approach in dealing with youth; the second focuses on marriage; the third discusses celibacy and the encouragement to marry; the fourth addresses the concept of the family in Islam; and the fifth examines the challenges and obstacles to marriage. The study concluded that the Prophetic methodology is characterized by justice, mercy, wisdom, fairness, and balance, and that it plays a crucial role in developing a mature and responsible perspective on marriage among youth. The study recommends the implementation of the Prophetic approach in contemporary Islamic discourse, especially on family-related issues, and calls for the development of educational and dawah programs based on the Prophetic model.