Status of Parents in Islam

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Status of Parents in Islam All religions and all societies have given parents an honorable status. We are indebted to our parents because they nourish ourselves and made us what we are today. Our parents as a team provided for all our needs: physical, educational and psychological and in many instances, religious, moral and spiritual. Our indebtedness to our parents is so immense that it is not possible to repay it fully. Due to this, it becomes obligatory for us to show the utmost kindness, respect and obedience to our parents. The position of parents, and the mutual obligations and responsibilities have been addressed in Islam in great detail. It is very important to be kind to your parents, talk to them in a polite and respectful manner and being there for them when they need you the most. We must honor and respect our parents under all circumstances. The parent-child code of behavior in Islam is unique and rules were laid down very clearly, years ago. In Holy Quran, reference to parents has been made at least 15 times. There are numerous traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) on this subject. Allah (SWT) said in the Quran-e-Pak; “We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents.” (46:15) Humanity and ethics demand that we have to safeguard these two jewels (our Mother and Father) by exhibiting goodness towards them while they are alive, and by means of charity and goodly remembrance after their death. Our lives are an extension of our parent’s lives while our children’s lives are a continuation of ours. Our good behavior towards our parents and our exhibition of kindness towards them shall cause our children to grow up as grateful and righteous individuals. They shall behave with us just as we have behaved with our own parents. “Every time a dutiful child looks with affection and respect towards his/her parents, God writes the reward of an approved

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