Parents
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And dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me insolent, unblessed.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 134; Surah Mariyam 19:32 link
Regarding 'Jabbar' (insolent) the Quran says:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 134; Surah Ibrahim 14:15-17 link
The one who is Shaqee will be punished as follows:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 135; Surah Hud 11:106-107 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Goodness towards the mother is more rewarding. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) emphasized that benevolence shown to the mother should be three times the magnitude of that shown towards the father. When he was asked as to which of the parents had more rights, he replied,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 142; Mustadrakul Wasael link
Someone asked the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) about the rights of the father. He (s.a.w.s.) replied,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 142; Mustadrakul Wasael link
It is reported that a young man approached the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and asked,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 143 link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
Moammar Ibne Khallad asked Imam Reza (a.s.) whether one is allowed to pray for one's parents if they had not followed the truth and had not been Shia.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 144 link
Allah the Most High has sent me as the Mercy for the worlds, except to the 'Aaq' (of parents).
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 144 link
Jabir Ibne Abdullah (r.a.) reports that someone asked Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.), "My parents are against the truth, i.e. they are not the Shia of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)". Imam replied:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 144; Al Kafi link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
A letter on various aspects of Islamic Shariat, written by Hazrat Imam Reza (a.s.) to Mamun, include the following:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 144; Oyun-e-Akhbare Reza link
Certainly, if a person is good to his parents when they are alive but forsakes them after they die and does not repay their debts or pray for their forgiveness, Allah will record 'Aaq-e-Waledain' in the account of his deeds. On the other hand, if a person is 'Aaq-e-Waledain' when they are alive but after their death repays their debts and prays for their forgiveness and salvation, Allah will include him among the righteous people
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 146 link
What prevents you from serving your parents in their life and death? The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) remarks about the goodness to parents after death. "Perform their 'namaz' (if some wajib prayers have been omitted by them, the eldest son should perform them himself, or have them fulfilled by someone else on payment. However, if no wajib prayer is remaining upon them, then he could pray Nawafil Namaz for them or have them performed on payment.) Pay Sadaqah on their behalf. Complete their Qaza fasts and fulfill the obligation of their Hajj. Whatever you do, both of you will be rewarded (i.e.you and your parents
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 146 link
It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that a man approached him and asked whether his parents have any rights upon him after their death? The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) replied,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 146; Al Kafi link
And if they contend with you that you should associate with Me what you have no knowledge of, do not obey them
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 147; Surah Luqman 31:15 link
No Obedience of a creature in contravention to the Divine command.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 147; Behaarul Anwaar link
The parents are liable to be 'Aaq' in the same way as the children who do not fulfill the rights of the parents become involved in the sin of 'Uqooq' (plural of Aaq).
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 151 link
Be affectionate to your children and have mercy upon them. When you promise them something, fulfill your promise because the children repose hope only in the parents. When a promise is not fulfilled, it causes dissatisfaction and strains relationships. Certainly Allah is most wrathful when the women and children are disheartened.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 152 link
I and Ali (both) are the fathers of this Ummat.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 153 link
Be grateful to Me and both your parents
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 154; Surah Luqman 31:14 link
And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve (any) but Him, and goodness to your parents."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 154; Surah Bani Israel 17:23 link
when Umroo bin Yazid enquired about the meaning of the following Ayat of Surah Raad:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 154 link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
Imam Reza (a.s.) asked,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 155 link
Those with the third characteristic, that is, those who are 'Aasi' will be dealt with severely by Allah.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 135; Surah Nisa 4:14 link
Beware! Abstain from angering the parents. The fragrance of Paradise is perceived even at a distance of a thousand years, but those who are disobedient to parents and those who cut off ties with relatives will not be able to smell it.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 135; Wasaelush Shia link
One who displeases the parents, (it is as if) he has displeased Allah. One who angers both his parents (it is as if) he has angered Allah."Elsewhere, it is mentioned,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 135; Mustadrakul Wasael link
Allah will not speak to three kinds of people on the Day of Qiyamat. Neither will He have mercy upon them, nor will He purify their sins. There is for them a horrible chastisement. The three types of people are the believers in destiny, the drunkards and those who disobeyed their parents.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 135; Al Kafi link
One who is blessed with parents but does not fulfill their (his parent's) rights will not be forgiven (his sins) by Allah.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 136; Behaarul Anwaar link
Accursed, Accursed is the one who beats his parents. Accursed is the one who distresses his parents
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 136; Mustadrak link
Allah will not accept the Namaz of the person who stares angrily at his parents. Even though they (parents) may be unjust.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 136 link
A Young man is interceeded by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.)
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 137; Behaarul Anwaar link
And We have enjoined on man goodness to his parents.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 138; Surah Ankaboot 29:8 link
Be grateful to Me and both your parents
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 138; Surah Luqman 31:14 link
And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve (any) but Him, and goodness to your parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, say not to them (so much as) "Uff" nor chide them, and speak to them a generous word. And make yourself submissively gentle to them with compassion, and say: O my Lord! Have compassion on them, as they brought me up (when I was) little.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 138; Surah Bani Israel 17:23-24 link
When the Imam (a.s.) was asked to explain the meaning of the term "Bil Waledaine Ehsana" (and goodness to your parents), he said,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 138 link
narrates that a young man presented himself to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and said that he wanted to participate in Jehad. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) told him:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 139 link
Acquire your place in Heaven by serving your parents. If you are guilty of 'Aaq' then make Hell your abode.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 139 link
Goodness towards the parents is the expiation of various sins. It is related in a report that a man came to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and said, "O, Prophet of Allah (s.a.w.s.) there is not a single misdeed, that I have not committed. Is there repentance for me?" The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) told him,
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 139 link
In the happiness of parents lies the happiness of Allah and in their dissatisfaction is Allah's dissatisfaction.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 139; Behaarul Anwaar link
A person who is good to his parents will be just a grade below the prophets in Heaven. And the Aaq-e-Waledain will be only a grade higher than the Firons in Hell
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 140; Mustadrakul Wasael link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Benevolence to parents is the greatest of the religious obligations.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 140 link
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