The Rights of Parents |
In Islam, there are fourteen rights of parents that one has to observe. These rights can be categorised into two parts: |
| a) Seven rights which are to be practised while the parents are alive. |
| b) Seven rights which are to be observed when they have passed away. |
| (a) The seven rights which have to be practised when they are alive are: |
| 1. Having respect for them. |
| 2. Displaying affection and love towards them. |
| 3. Obedience to them. |
| 4. Serving them. |
| 5. Having concern for their comfort. |
| 6. To assist in fulfilling their needs. |
| 7. To visit them regularly. |
| Those rights which have to be observed when they have left this world: |
| 1. To make Du’ā (pray) for their forgiveness. |
| 2. To perform virtuous deeds and pass on the rewards to the parents. |
| 3. To respect and honour their friends, relatives and acquaintences. |
| 4. To render help and assistance to their friends, relatives and acquaintences. |
| 5. To pay off their debts and discharge their obligations. |
| 6. To execute their will ( according to the Shari’ah). |
| 7. To visit their qabr (grave) occasionally. |
Published by Madrasah Arabia Islamia,
Krugersdorp, Azaadville, South Africa |