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In the Holy Qur'an
And we have enjoined man in respect of his parents (31:14)
And that ye be kind to your parents, Say not to them (so much as) ‘Fie’ nor chide them, but speak to them a generous word. (17:23)
In the Traditions
O God,
Fill me with awe of my parents, and the awe one has towards a tyrannical sovereign, and let me be devoted to them, with the devotion of a compassionate mother!
Make my obedience and devotion to them more gladdening to my eyes than sleep to the drowsy and more refreshing to my breast then drink to the thirsty, so that I may prefer their inclination to my inclination, set their satisfaction before my satisfaction, make much of their devotion to me though it be little, and make little of my devotion to them though it be great.
Excerpt of Supplication for his Parents by Imam Zain Al Abideen
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