Rights of Parents
What did Prophet (SAW) say about the 'Rights of Parents' -
The Prophet's (SAW) statement on the question of behaviour towards parents was an elaboration of what was already contained in the Qur'an. When asked "What kinds of deeds are best in the sight of Allah?", He replied, "To pray on time, to be good and kind to parents and to struggle in the path of Allah." Thus kindness towards parents came between two of the most important religious duties that Islam requires of us. The reward for being good and kind towards one's parents was mentioned on several occasions by the Prophet (SAW); on one occasion he said that those who are obedient to their parents and to Allah also will be in the 'Highest of the High (places in Paradise)'; in another saying he equated kindness towards parents with jihad, striving in the wayof Allah, and often promised people that if they were kind, obedient, and close to their parents - particularly the mother - their reward would be similar to that of someone who performs pilgrimage or does jihad. In other sayings he indicated that the pleasure or anger of Allah was in the pleasure or anger of parents; and that people who are kind to their parents earn forgiveness from Allah. The importance of gaining the pleasure of one's parents was also emphasised by the Prophet (SAW) when he said that the earnest prayers of a parent for or against his child are always answered by Allah. In conclusion, the Prophet (SAW) said, "Be kind and good to your parents so that Allah may make your children good to you when you grow old and be chaste and your wife will be chaste."
What is specifically meant by the order: 'Treat Parents with goodness' -
The Arabic word which appears in the Qur'an and in the sayings of the Prophet (SAW) in connection with the treatment of parents is Birr, often translated as 'goodness'; however, this is insufficient as 'birr' also includes qualities such as righteousness, kindness, compassion, reverence, respect, obedience and even pateience. A Muslim should demonstrate all of these qualities when dealing with his parents. The Prophet (SAW) said that anyone who treats his parents with 'coldness' is not treating them with 'birr' and that one should always show love to parents and never raise one's voice when speaking to them. His daughter, Fatima (RA), displayed the type of behaviour which is appropriate in a child: whenever her father visited her, she would rise, greet him with a kiss and then, out of respect for him, seat him in her own place. The Prophet (SAAS) used to greet her inthe same way.
Is a Muslim expected to treat his parents with compassion and kindness even though his parents may not be treating him with kindness? -
The Prophet (SAW) was telling his followers about the rewards of obeying Allah by being compassionate to parents, and warning them that those who displease Allah by being bad to their parents will have two doors to the hell - fire opened to them, when some asked, "O Prophet, even if his parents are unfair and unjust to him? The Prophet answered, "Even if his parents are unfair" and he said this three times. It is important to remember that when they are old, parents may be in feeble health, mentally and physically, and so can become impatient, over-sensitive and less tolerant. Muslims should therefore be patient and kind to them, refraining from disobeying and rebelling against them. The Prophet (SAW) classed the evil of rebellion and abuse of parents in the same category as murder; he also said such actions would cause Muslims to be cursed and that they would be denied Paradise because their good deeds would be rejected by Allah (SWT).
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The Prophet's (SAW) statement on the question of behaviour towards parents was an elaboration of what was already contained in the Qur'an. When asked "What kinds of deeds are best in the sight of Allah?", He replied, "To pray on time, to be good and kind to parents and to struggle in the path of Allah." Thus kindness towards parents came between two of the most important religious duties that Islam requires of us. The reward for being good and kind towards one's parents was mentioned on several occasions by the Prophet (SAW); on one occasion he said that those who are obedient to their parents and to Allah also will be in the 'Highest of the High (places in Paradise)'; in another saying he equated kindness towards parents with jihad, striving in the wayof Allah, and often promised people that if they were kind, obedient, and close to their parents - particularly the mother - their reward would be similar to that of someone who performs pilgrimage or does jihad. In other sayings he indicated that the pleasure or anger of Allah was in the pleasure or anger of parents; and that people who are kind to their parents earn forgiveness from Allah. The importance of gaining the pleasure of one's parents was also emphasised by the Prophet (SAW) when he said that the earnest prayers of a parent for or against his child are always answered by Allah. In conclusion, the Prophet (SAW) said, "Be kind and good to your parents so that Allah may make your children good to you when you grow old and be chaste and your wife will be chaste."
What is specifically meant by the order: 'Treat Parents with goodness' -
The Arabic word which appears in the Qur'an and in the sayings of the Prophet (SAW) in connection with the treatment of parents is Birr, often translated as 'goodness'; however, this is insufficient as 'birr' also includes qualities such as righteousness, kindness, compassion, reverence, respect, obedience and even pateience. A Muslim should demonstrate all of these qualities when dealing with his parents. The Prophet (SAW) said that anyone who treats his parents with 'coldness' is not treating them with 'birr' and that one should always show love to parents and never raise one's voice when speaking to them. His daughter, Fatima (RA), displayed the type of behaviour which is appropriate in a child: whenever her father visited her, she would rise, greet him with a kiss and then, out of respect for him, seat him in her own place. The Prophet (SAAS) used to greet her inthe same way.
Is a Muslim expected to treat his parents with compassion and kindness even though his parents may not be treating him with kindness? -
The Prophet (SAW) was telling his followers about the rewards of obeying Allah by being compassionate to parents, and warning them that those who displease Allah by being bad to their parents will have two doors to the hell - fire opened to them, when some asked, "O Prophet, even if his parents are unfair and unjust to him? The Prophet answered, "Even if his parents are unfair" and he said this three times. It is important to remember that when they are old, parents may be in feeble health, mentally and physically, and so can become impatient, over-sensitive and less tolerant. Muslims should therefore be patient and kind to them, refraining from disobeying and rebelling against them. The Prophet (SAW) classed the evil of rebellion and abuse of parents in the same category as murder; he also said such actions would cause Muslims to be cursed and that they would be denied Paradise because their good deeds would be rejected by Allah (SWT).
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