you in their last age in a state of sheer weakness the same way you were powerless with them in your childhood, then do not even say ‘uff’ to them. Do not utter any such word from your mouth that indicates them being a burden upon you, and do not rebuke them. Talk to them gracefully, politely, and address them with great manners.^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! Through this verse and its commentary, we’ve learnt that Allah Almighty has commanded us to treat our parents kindly and emphasized on looking after them more, especially in their old age.

Dear Islamic brothers! In our society, mothers are usually given some importance, but unfortunately, fathers are completely taken for granted. It is due to the father that one even gains the blessings of his mother in the first place. He teaches his young children how to walk and guides them regarding how to lead honourable lives in society. If Paradise lies under the feet of mother, then the father is it’s middle door, and the pleasure of Allah Almighty is in the pleasure of father. Regarding the importance and excellence of the father, let us listen to 3 blessed Hadith of the beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم:

1.   The pleasure of Allah Almighty is in the pleasure of father, and the displeasure of Allah Almighty is in the displeasure of father.^[2]

2.   Obeying the father is obeying Allah Almighty, and disobeying the father is disobeying Allah Almighty.^[3]

The father is the middle door amongst the doors of Jannah. If you want, you may lose it and if you want, you may protect it.^[4]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                            صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! Remember! The one who displeases his elders, especially his parents, hurts their feelings, disrespects them and treats them badly; such a person becomes a great sinner and deserving of torment in this