Islam is a religion that makes things clear. It puts into practice what us as people ‘biologically’ already know what to do, but sometimes fall short of. It is a guide for us.
My reason for stating this is because I want to address the responsibilities of children towards their parents. I will focus on the difference between the non-Muslim and the Muslim world.
In today’s society, it’s beyond obvious how children treat their parents. You have TV shows like “Super Nanny,” where parents can’t handle how their children behave, so they ask others and go out of their homes, for extra help.
You have another show, called “World’s Strictest Parents” in this TV program parents push teenagers to live with “strict parents” for a week in the hopes that they’ll change.
It’s all in the media. You literally see this awful disrespect EVERYWHERE. What does this say about us as people? Where are we headed?
For one thing, you can blame the parents for allowing disrespect at an early age, often resulting in worst behavior as the children get older. You can also blame the parents for the abnormal (what is the ‘norm’, now) environments where they allow their kids to grow up. You can pretty much put the blame on a lot of things, and a lot of people. And while blame might be the easiest route, it’s not the smartest.
What society is lacking today has everything to do with the absence of morals, decency, and Islam. Point blank.
Not every Muslim is perfect. Heck, not every human is perfect. Non of us is perfect but Islam is perfect. If we all were to practice the rules of Islam, we would be MUCH better off.
I’m not saying that every non-Muslim is disrespectful to their parents. That’s actually far from what I’m saying. What I’m saying is, the morality of the world has died. You see it on the TV and in movies all the time. If people followed the rules of Islam, they would live a new life.
Without further due, I now present to you, the responsibilities of children towards their parents according to Islam (all of these things are rooted in your biological thinking.)
Allah says in Surat Al-Israa verse 23: The Lord has decreed that you worship only Him, and be kind to your Parents. If one or both of them is old, say not to them a word of contempt, and not to repel them, but a Muslim should address them in terms of honor.
As you can see, Allah puts a strong emphasis on how we should treat our parents. God makes it very clear how He wants us to treat our parents. He’s even taught us through our Last Messenger (PBUH).
Here are some Hadith of the Prophet (PBUH) :
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: “The pleasure of Allah lies in the pleasure of one’s parents and His wrath lies in their wrath.”
Abu Hurairah (May Allah SWT be pleased with him) reported: A person came to Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and asked, “Who among people is most deserving of my fine treatment?” He (PBUH) said, “Your mother”. He again asked, “Who next?” “Your mother”, the Prophet (PBUH) replied again. He asked, “Who next? ” He (the Prophet (PBUH)) said again, “Your mother.” He again asked, “Then who? ” Thereupon he (PBUH) said ” Then your father.”
We as people should realize the status of our Parents, and treat them the way they SHOULD be treated.
Children should not raise their voice towards their parents.
They shouldn’t hit or shove their parents.
They shouldn’t speak ill of their parents.
They shouldn’t disobey their parents.
Do you realize the struggles your parents went through not only to bring you into this world, but to keep you here, AND provide for themselves while raising you?!
We all need to heed to the advice of Prophet Muhammad, and listen to the command of Allah.
Inshaa Allah we’ll change, and we’ll get better.
Which will make our parents happy, and will ultimately make Allah happy.
‘Cause isn’t that why we’re here?
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