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In the Qur'an, Allah repeatedly
underscores the paramount significance of honoring and serving one's parents. A
thorough reflection on the position and stature of parents reveals that the
Creator has granted them an extraordinary blessing. Parents, through their
unique roles, act as intermediaries in the divine act of creation, facilitating
the entrance of a soul into the material world. This intermediary function
establishes the foundation for the respect and reverence that parents are
commanded to receive in Islamic teachings.
The mother, in particular, bears an
unparalleled responsibility, nurturing a new life within her for months. During
this period, the child’s growth is intricately tied to her physical body, and
she endows her own substance to support its development. This unbreakable bond
between mother and child persists even after birth, as the mother continues to
dedicate herself selflessly to the child’s care and well-being. Despite
enduring personal discomfort and hardship, she ensures that the child's
physical and emotional needs are met, displaying an unwavering commitment to
their welfare. Any sign of distress or discomfort in her child causes deep
unease, prompting her to act swiftly to alleviate their suffering.
On the other hand, the father, in
his role, embarks on daily endeavors to provide for his family. His labor
ensures the provision of sustenance, and he returns home each evening, having
invested his physical and mental energy into ensuring that his children’s
material needs are fulfilled. It is through these acts of dedication,
sacrifice, and resilience that parents earn their esteemed position in Islam.
Allah places the obligation to honor and care for parents immediately following
His own rights in the Qur'an, highlighting the immense value of their role and
the critical importance of fulfilling these familial duties.
Divine
Command:
"And
your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good
treatment." (Al-Isra 23)
In
light of these principles, always maintain obedience, respect, and love towards
your parents, ensuring that no word or action causes them discomfort or harm.
Old age is a time when a person becomes increasingly sensitive to their
physical frailty, and even minor inconveniences can feel burdensome. Therefore,
leave no effort spared in serving your parents and ensure that nothing in your
behavior causes them distress.
Divine
Command:
"And if one
or both of them reach old age with you, do not say to them, 'uff,' and do not
repel them but speak to them a noble word."
(Al-Isra 23)
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
