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What are Parent Rights in Islam?

In Islam, parents’ rights are considered extremely important and are highly valued. Islam teaches that parents are to be treated with love, respect, care, and honor. The rights of parents are so significant that they are mentioned many times in the Quran and the Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad, PBUH). Here’s a simple explanation of what parents’ rights mean in Islam:

  1. Respect and Honor
  • Respecting parents is a fundamental part of being a good person in Islam. Allah commands us to be kind and respectful to our parents, especially when they get older.
  • The Quran mentions this several times, saying “And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him with hardship upon hardship…”
    (Surah Luqman, 31:14)
  1. Obeying Them (As Long as It Doesn’t Go Against Islam)
  • Islam teaches that children should obey their parents as long as the parents’ requests are not against the teachings of Islam.
  • The Quran says:

“…But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them…”
(Surah Luqman, 31:15)

  • This means you should obey your parents unless they ask you to do something that goes against Allah’s commands.
  1. Care and Support
  • Taking care of parents, especially when they become old and weak, is a key responsibility. Islam teaches that children should look after their parents, help them, and be patient with them.
  • The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“Your mother, your mother, your mother, then your father.”
(Sahih Muslim)

  • This Hadith emphasizes that a mother’s rights are especially important, and her care and respect are given the highest priority.
  1. Dua (Prayers) for Them
  • Even after your parents pass away, it is important to pray for them. In Islam, you should make dua (prayers) for their forgiveness and well-being.
  • The Quran says:

“And [We] have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. In pain upon pain did his mother bear him. And his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.”
(Surah Luqman, 31:14)

  • You can pray for them, asking Allah to forgive them and grant them peace in the afterlife.
  1. Avoiding Harm or Disrespect
  • Islam prohibits being rude or disrespectful towards your parents. Even raising your voice or showing impatience with them is seen as a bad behavior in Islam.
  • The Quran says:

“…And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, ‘My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.'”
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:24)

  • This verse shows the importance of treating parents with humility, love, and mercy.
  1. Thanking Them
  • Islam teaches children to be grateful for everything their parents have done for them. Parents sacrifice a lot for their children, and it’s important to express gratitude.
  1. Making Them Happy
  • Islam encourages children to make their parents happy and avoid actions that might hurt or disappoint them.
  • The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“The pleasure of Allah is in the pleasure of the parents, and the anger of Allah is in the anger of the parents.”
(Tirmidhi)

Summary:

  • Respecting your parents, obeying them (within the limits of Islam), taking care of them, praying for them, and being grateful for their sacrifices are all key parts of a child’s duties in Islam.
  • The mother’s rights are especially emphasized, and the father also has an important role, but both should be treated with the utmost kindness and care.
  • Never harm your parents in any way, whether by words or actions, and always try to make them happy. Their happiness and well-being are linked to Allah’s pleasure.

This reflects the high value Islam places on the relationship between children and parents, and it teaches that honoring parents is a way of pleasing Allah.

References from the Quran

  1. Respecting and Honoring Parents

“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him with hardship upon hardship, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.”
(Surah Luqman, 31:14)

This verse emphasizes that children should be grateful to both their parents, as they have cared for them through hardships.

  1. Obeying Parents (Except in Disobedience to Allah)

“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. In pain upon pain did his mother bear him. And his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.”
(Surah Luqman, 31:14)

“But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them. To Me is your return, and I will inform you about what you used to do.”
(Surah Luqman, 31:15)

This shows that while children must obey their parents, obedience is only valid if it aligns with the teachings of Allah.

  1. Kindness to Parents

“And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, ‘My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.'”
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:24)

This verse calls for humility, kindness, and mercy towards parents, especially when they grow old.

  1. Making Dua (Prayers) for Parents

“My Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.”
(Surah Ibrahim, 14:41)

This verse encourages us to pray for our parents, asking Allah to forgive them.

References from Hadith

  1. The Importance of Respecting Parents

“Your mother, your mother, your mother, then your father.”
(Sahih Muslim)

This Hadith emphasizes that a mother’s rights take precedence over a father’s, and they should be given special respect.

  1. Obeying Parents

“A man came to the Prophet (PBUH) and asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I wish to participate in Jihad.’ The Prophet (PBUH) asked him, ‘Do you have a mother?’ The man replied, ‘Yes.’ The Prophet (PBUH) said, ‘Then stay with her, for verily Paradise lies at her feet.'”
(Sunan Ibn Majah)

This Hadith shows the high regard for a mother’s rights, even over actions like Jihad, which are considered important in Islam.

  1. Taking Care of Parents

“The pleasure of Allah is in the pleasure of the father, and the anger of Allah is in the anger of the father.”
(Sunan Tirmidhi)

This Hadith highlights that making parents happy brings Allah’s pleasure, and making them angry is linked to Allah’s anger.

  1. Never Harm Your Parents

“A person asked the Prophet (PBUH), ‘What are the rights of my parents over me?’ The Prophet (PBUH) replied, ‘Your mother has a right over you that is greater than your father’s.'”
(Sahih Bukhari)

This Hadith shows the importance of fulfilling a mother’s rights, which are considered greater than those of the father.

  1. Dua for Parents

“May Allah have mercy on them as they raised me when I was young.”
(Sahih Bukhari)

This is part of the Hadith where the Prophet (PBUH) teaches children to pray for their parents, seeking Allah’s mercy for them.

Summary of the Rights of Parents in Islam:

  1. Respect and Obedience: Respect and obey your parents, unless they ask you to do something against Allah’s commands.
  2. Gratitude and Care: Be grateful for all the sacrifices your parents made, especially your mother, and take care of them, particularly when they are old.
  3. Making Dua for Them: Even after your parents pass away, continue to make prayers for their forgiveness and mercy from Allah.
  4. Avoid Harm: Never harm or be rude to your parents. Speak to them with kindness and humility.

These teachings emphasize the significant role parents play in Islam, and how treating them well leads to Allah’s pleasure and blessings.

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