BRANCHES OF FAITH
Kindness to Parents (Final Part)
- Aisha RA says regarding Fatima RA (daughter of the prophet) that “If the Prophet (pbuh) entered her home, she would stand for him, take him by the hand, kiss him, and seat him in her place” (Abu Dawud).
- Yet Al-Birr (kindness) is not limited to just kissing the forehead or hands, or even the feet of your parents. Rather, it is to obey them immediately, willingly and happily. It is to do what your parents want before you are even told. Such a child is called البار الموفق and is granted success in all his affairs.
VIRTUES & BENEFITS
- A companion came to the Prophet (pbuh) and said: “O Messenger of Allah! I want to go out and fight (in Jihad) and I have come to ask your advice.” He said: “Do you have a mother?” He said: “Yes.” He said: “Then stay with her (and obey her), for Paradise is beneath her feet.” (An-Nasa’i)
- Our Prophet (pbuh) also said:
مَنْ سَرَّهُ أَنْ يُبْسَطَ لَهُ فِي رِزْقِهِ وَيُنْسَأَ لَهُ فِي أَثَرِهِ فَلْيَصِلْ رَحِمَهُ
- Whoever desires an expansion in his sustenance and age, should keep good relations with his kith and kin (Abu Dawud)
O Allah! be merciful to them as they cared for us when we were children
Kindness to Parents (Final Part)