It is well known that Islam places a heavy emphasis on the importance of loving and respecting parents. In fact Allah (swt) has repeatedly mentioned in the Qur’an that parents hold the next highest status after our Lord and beloved Prophet (s). Allah (swt) is our supreme provider, sustainer, and protector. He uses parents as a means to provide us, as we grow, with food, shelter, clothing, guidance, and protection from harm. As creations of Allah (swt) we can never return the favors of our Lord except by being obedient and showing gratitude. The same can be said for parents. As children we can never repay the countless favors of our parents accept by being obedient and showing gratitude. Allah (swt) says in Surah 17 Ayah 23: “Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor.’ Islam often discusses the value and importance of Mothers. In fact, Rasulullah (s) has stated several Hadith in regards to the superiority of Mothers. Islam recognizes that Mothers bare the burden of pregnancy, undergo birth pains in delivering the baby, and sacrifices her own comforts to provide comfort to her children. However, it is important to note that the role of a father is also highly recognized in Islam. It is said that, “Allah’s pleasure is in the pleasure of the father, and Allah’s displeasure is in the displeasure of the father.” Fathers are significant because they are commanded by Allah (swt) to work hard to provide the physical, educational, psychological, and spiritual needs of a child. ‘Ali ibn al- Husain (r) is reported to have said, “The right of your father on you is that you should know that it is he who brought you into existence, and you are a branch of the tree of his life.”
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:17:36 +0000
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