Parent's Right in Islam

Islam stands out as the only faith that places a strong focus on treating parents with kindness, tolerance, and respect. In the Quran, God frequently mentions being kind to parents together with Tawhid: 

Worship God and associate none with Him (in worship), and do good to parents. (Quran 4:36)

As a result, children have a responsibility to value and love their parents. At every stage of their lives, they are the ones who most deserve to be treated with respect and reverence. A youngster should never abandon his or her parents.

They shouldn't be expected to take second place to anyone and should be given priority treatment. By giving parents such priority, it is made clear how serious of a sin it is to treat them disrespectfully.

Allah's Most Cherished Deed.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) reaffirmed the need of children to treat their parents with respect. Which of the many good things a man can perform that is the most beloved by Allah was reportedly asked of the Prophet (PBUH) by a companion. To offer the prayer at the appropriate moment, he replied. Next, the companion inquired, to which Prophet Muhammad responded, "To be good and faithful to your parents." (Bukhari)

Allah SWT predetermined the composition of the family. He was the one who gave parents a huge duty to do right by their kids. Their roles were carefully assigned to each of them. The father was given the title of family head and the responsibility of supporting the family as the earner. The mother was tasked with taking care of the home and raising her children with gentle love and affection.

Children's responsibilities included showing their parents the utmost respect, obedience, and service. They once had trouble even speaking or walking. when they required assistance just to eat or relieve themselves. Once upon a time, their parents had been counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds before their arrival. The kids weren't viewed as a burden. In the opinion of the parents, they were more prized as coolness.

Submission to Parents, Humility, kindness and Supplication.

And extend the mercy-infused wing of humility and obedience to them, saying, "My Lord! Give them Your Mercy like they raised me when I was a child. (Quran 17:24)

This lovely Quranic passage is a beautiful illustration of a grateful and devout youngster. A youngster who obeys his or her parents and dares not rebel against them is like a bird with two gently dropped wings—one outstretched for humility and the other for pity. This important passage is a petition from a young child thanking his parents. It is an appeal to Allah to have mercy on them. a compassion that is comparable to the kindness parents showed to their child when he was a baby. Whether young or old, every child should truly ask for their parents.

No Son can Make up for the Generosity Shown by his Father.

Hazrat Muhammad said No son can return (the love offered by his father) unless his father finds him a slave, buys him, and sets him free, according to Abu Hurairah (R.A.). (Muslim)

Another time: Abu Hurairah constantly urged individuals to treat their parents with respect and kindness. He asked the younger of the two guys, "Who is this man to you," when he spotted them walking together. He is my father, the young guy responded. Don't address him by his name, don't move in front of him, and don't take a seat before he does, Abu Hurairah warned him.

These eminently respectable Islamic teachings on parental rights demonstrate the complexity with which these complex human relationships have been handled. Today's Muslim youth exhibit a profound disrespect for these proverbs. The fathers are disrespected and not accorded their proper rights. When they eventually become parents, they will only realize the embarrassment they have created.

Paradise lies Under the Mother Feet

When the Prophet (PBUH) was alive, a man requested approval to embark on a military mission. When he confirmed that he had a mother when the Prophet enquired, the latter remarked, 

Stay with her since Paradise lies beneath her feet. (Nasai)

The aforementioned hadith triggers a series of striking images. Witness a mother and child sharing a loving embrace before they both burst into genuine smiles. oblivious to their surroundings. Then a light sniffle and cough follow. Watch as her heart beats faster in fear. A restless night, with her keeping an eye on it. She lets forth an earnest plea.

Up until it is accepted, the prayer is raised to the sky. When the fever breaks at the crack of dawn, the child is observed amusingly rolling his fingers over the child's hair. She gasps in shock at having dozed off, then touches his forehead and bows in appreciation. An acknowledgement of the Healer of all Healers' gracious alleviation.

All the obedient children who love, obey, honor, and serve their mothers find the gates of Paradise wide open.

Who among the people is most deserving of my excellent company, a man asked the Prophet (PBUH)? Your mother, said the Prophet. Then who, the man asked? The Prophet then stated, "Your mother." The man said, "Then who?" The Prophet then stated, "Your mother." Then who? the man inquired once again. "Then your father," the Prophet retorted (Bukhari and Muslim)

Her Sacrifices and Selflessness

It goes without saying that a mother in a Muslim family plays a selfless, sacrifice-filled role. From enduring the suffering and anguish of pregnancy and childbirth to gladly carrying out all daily duties, such as cooking and cleaning.

And we have commanded man to be good and faithful to his parents. His mother gave birth to him amid great difficulty and frailty. (Quran 31:14)

A good mother takes care of her child's education and needs in both the secular and spiritual realms. She instils in her son a love for his Creator and imparts to him the principles of his lovely faith. If she had neglected her religious responsibilities, she would have been held responsible for failing to raise her child properly. The mother is a child's support system and teacher. Anyone may understand the value of a mother in a child's life after just one visit to an orphanage.

Thank Me, and thank your parents. The ultimate destination is Me. (Quran 31:14)