There is no better gift than our parents – these two individuals who always sacrifice everything for our happiness. Islam places great importance on being dutiful to parents. In a hadith narrated by Ibn Masud (may Allah have mercy upon him)
“A man asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) “What deeds are most beloved to Allah?” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 1. To perform the daily compulsory prayers at their stated fixed times 2. To be good and dutiful to one’s parents 3. To participate in Jihaad in Allah’s cause. [Sahih Al-Bukhari] For those whose parents have become old and cannot act all modern, understand them and be patient with them. Show them that you care and that you still love communicating with them in their old languages. Please do not ignore them for your virtual friends. Please do not make them feel obliged to come to you and ask for your time. Please give it to them without asking. Once their heart is happy, your heart shall be satisfied too and; the rewards are certainly abundant. For those whose parents are busy with their own lives, do not let this make you feel neglected. Perhaps they are working so hard for you. Perhaps all these nights of struggles are for you to live a comfortable life. Do not whine but instead, try initiating a conversation with them. Make the first move and narrate your day to them. If they are busy, WhatsApp or text them but at least let them hear from you. Do not let this neglect from their part and affect the bond you share with your parents. Sometimes, we don’t know what others are going through until we come forward and talk to them. For those whose parents are no more, you can still love them. You are a sadaqah Jaariyah (Continuous charity) for them. Even if they are not in this world, they are still being rewarded for whatever good that you do. Be a good example and; make your parents proud. Give charity on their behalf, talk good about them and most importantly please always keep them in your du’as. There is nothing purer than du’as. Duas - The greatest weapon and shield for a believer. And finally, for those whose parents have sinned, do not push them away. We all err since the beginning of our lifetime. Just like the sin, Allah (The Most High) too forgives. Do not grow resentment for them for that is the act of Shaitaan wanting to destroy the purest relationship on earth. Forgive them and keep on doing good for them. There is absolutely no reason in Islam whereby; we are told not to be dutiful to our parents. Children should not follow a parent who went astray but we should always treat them with the utmost kindness. May Allah (The Most High) grant our parents the best here and in Akhirah. May we be a means by which they attain Jannat-ul-Firdaus, Insha Allah. Abu Huraira (may Allah mercy upon him) reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet said “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your father.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari] Comments are closed.
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