💌 What's up with young Muslims who disrespect their old folks,
Being nice to their peers yet not doing what they're told
By their loving parents who took care of them before -
Teens talking back at them, whining, snapping, banging doors.
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Funny how they're friendly with their classmates yet so mean
Towards their parents who nourished them in infancy,
Close with those their age, talking to them comfortably,
But in their parents' presence they hesitate to speak.
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Don't they know after Allah's Command to worship Him
Comes the obligation to serve and love one's parents?
Allah Willed that it's through them we came to existence,
And the love which they showed us is for our well-being.
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When our dearest parents raise their voice at us, they care.
They want to ensure we win and not turn to losers.
Being more experienced than us as they are older,
We ought to accept their advice as they know better.
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No matter how much you want some things if they say no,
Specially if your desires go against Allah's Laws,
Obey them, leave the forbidden and don't feel at loss,
Sooner or later you'll learn they were strict out of love.
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Fulfill your job to Allah the Almighty firstly,
Collect as many as you can of good deeds you'll need.
Let kindness to your parents on the Scales be heavy,
Along with Taqwa and good morals they used to teach.
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The more smiles you give to them the more Allah loves you.
Mend them when they're wrong, guide them in what they say and do.
Do your utmost to serve your parents while you stay true,
If you're respectful, your children will respect you too.
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🌻 Allah the Almighty says: "Your Rabb (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be good towards your parents. Whether one or both of them reach old age with you, do not say to them a word of annoyance (even as minor as disrespectfully saying "uff") and do not repel them, but rather speak to them a noble word. Lower to them the wing of humility for them, out of mercy, and say: 'My Rabb (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.'" [Surah Al-Israa 17:23-24]
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Your father.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5626
Sahih Muslim 2548
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim