Duty of children towards Parents
Posted By : Mushahid Razvi
In accordance with Islamic teachings, the status that is given after Almighty Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is that of parents.
In accordance with Islamic teachings, the status that is given after Almighty Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is that of parents.
If one’s parents are pleased with
him or her, then that person has gained the Pleasure of Almighty Allah and His
Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The Pleasure of Almighty Allah and His
Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) can never be gained if one’s parents are
displeased. It is the duty of every child to serve his or her parents and be
kind to them. They can do this by not showing disrespect and causing pain to
them. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated that a disobedient
child will not enter Jannat. To look at your parents with love will gain you
the Sawaab of Hajj. It is also stated that “Jannat lies under the feet of your
mother” and that the father is the “gate to Jannat”. In a Hadith it is stated
that a certain Sahabi was commanded by his parents to divorce his wife. When he
relayed this message to Huzoor (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Prophet
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) advised him to follow his parents advice.
It is an accepted fact that one may
always have a wife and a child, but parents only come once. We should ponder
over the fact that if it had not been for our parents, where would we be? A
child can never repay or fulfill the right of his or her parents.
It must be noted that the status of
the mother is very exalted. The Ulema have written that if the son is engaged
in Nafil Salaah and if his mother calls to him, then he should adhere to her
call and present himself before her.
After the demise of one’s parents,
be sure to visit their graves. Make Esaale Sawaab and distribute Khayraat and
Sadaqa on their behalf. To show respect and kindness to the friends and family
of your parents is also part of your duty towards them. Just as you respect
your parents, the respect and obedience for your Peer-e-Tariqah and
Ulema-e-Deen is also important. The Haqq of the Deeni Ustaad even supersedes
that of parents. Thus, always respect your religious teacher. Also respect your
father- and mother-in-law since they are like your parents. The woman should be
more dutiful to her in-laws that to her own parents. By doing so she will gain
benefits in this world and in the Hereafter.
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