Zahra Kamyab
In Islam, family is important and must always be treated with respect and dignity. Presented below are some quotes of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.), the Holy Imams (a.s.), and the Quran.
Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h.) said,
“The pleasure of Allah lies in the pleasure of one’s parents (in the case that it is right), and His wrath lies in their wrath.”
The Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) also said,
“Paradise is under the feet of mothers.”
Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said,
“He who wishes Allah, Almighty and Glorious, to lighten the agonies of death, he should have regard for his kinship, and treat his parents with goodness. Then, when a person does so, Allah will make the agonies of death easy for him and he will not be stricken by poverty in his life at all.”
Imam Ali (a.s.) said,
“The right of a child upon his father is that he should give him a nice appellation, train him well and teach him the Quran (with its rules).”
Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h.) said,
“Honor your children and train them well, you will be forgiven by Him.”
Islam emphasizes the importance of this. It also stresses that parents have a responsibility in the upbringing of their children, and likewise the children have a responsibility to their parents.
The Quran says,
“And commanded thy Lord hath that thou shalt worship not (anyone) but Him, and goodness to parents; if either or both of them reach old age with thee, utter not unto them (even so much as) “Fie” nor chide them, and speak unto them a generous word.” (17:23)
These are just some verses and sayings presented and there are many more that point out the importance of family. Islam emphasizes the importance of this. It also stresses that parents have a responsibility in the upbringing of their children, and likewise the children have a responsibility to their parents.