| Abstract | 
            A study was designed to explore the marriage pattern, procreation, family values and family size in urban Punjab (Pakistan).  For achieving the objectives, qualitative study consisting of seven focus group discussions – two groups of users of modern  method of contraception and one group of non-users of any method of contraception from each city of Faisalabad and Lahore  along with one group of local religious leaders (Imams Masjid) – was conducted. From discussion, the tendencies for marrying  children at younger ages and having large families have been observed. It is  concluded that social,  moral, political and  economic and religious belief systems define, control and direct the issues like marriage, childbearing and family size. Many  participants and Imams viewed that early marriage and unrestricted procreation have been supported by the religion. So, there  is a need to create awareness among the people about the teachings and principles of Islam about marriage, procreation, family  formation and parents’ responsibilities concerning children socialization because Islamic view point on family building and  family formation is very comprehensive, not rigid.       |