BRANCHES OF FAITH
Kindness to Parents (Part 3)
- The Aayah (17:23) enjoins that after Allah (ﷻ)’s right, the greatest of all the human rights is the right of parents. Even saying “Uff” which is the lowest form of expressing discomfort and annoyance is explicitly prohibited! Let alone rebuking, disobeying or disrespecting them.
The prophet (ﷺ) said:
“الْعَبْدَ الْمُطِيعَ لِوَالِدَيْهِ، وَالْمُطِيعَ لِرَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ،فِي أَعَلَى عِلِّيِّينَ” (مسند الفردوس، الديلمي)
“The servant of God who is obedient to his parents and also obedient to the lord of the universe is in the highest of highs (in paradise).
- The collective morality of society should make it incumbent on children to be grateful and respectful to their parents and should ensure that parents are continuously served and honoured by them throughout their lives.
Kindness to Parents (Part 3)