How do Muslims treat the elderly?
In the Islamic world there are no old people's homes. The strain of caring for one's parents in this most difficult time of their lives is considered an honor and blessing, and an opportunity for great spiritual growth. Allah SWA asks that we not only pray for our parents, but act with limitless compassion, remembering that when we were helpless children they preferred us to themselves. Mothers are particularly honored: the Prophet SAW taught that 'Paradise lies at the feet of mothers'. When they reach old age, Muslim parents are treated mercifully, with the same kindness and selflessness.
In Islam, serving one's parents is a duty second only to prayer, and it is their right to expect it. It is considered despicable to express any irritation when, through no fault of their own, the old become difficult.
Meaning of verse 17:23-4 of Holy Quran - Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and be kind to parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, do not say 'uff to them or chide them, but speak to them in terms of honor and kindness. Treat them with humility, and say, 'My Lord! Have mercy on them, for they did care for me when I was little'. (17:23-4)
source - http://www.islamicity.com
5 comments:
Bismillah...Jazakallah khairan. Worshipping not save him , only that you show kindness to your parents. Nice post insha allah. Amin
Hasan Basri says that an old woman came to prophet Muhammad and made a request, “O’ Messenger of Allah make prayer for me that Allah grants me entrance into Paradise.” The prophet replied, “O’ Mother, an old woman cannot enter Paradise.” That woman started crying and began to leave. The prophet then said, “Say to the woman that one will not enter in a state of old age, but Allah will make all the women of Paradise young virgins. Allah says, “Lo! We have created them a (new) creation and made them virgins, lovers, equal in age.”. (Tirmidhi)
Our Prophet (s.a.w) loved to gently humour old women too as evidenced by this incident. And even though Islam honours elders in this world, elderly people are not welcome because no one wishes to be old.
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Woww..very nice and informative post..masha allah..:)
Woww!!!!very nice post!!!keep it up!!..masha allah;d
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