Quran & hadith study
Quran 17:23–24 connects worship with kindness toward parents, respectful speech and a prayer for their mercy. Sahih al-Bukhari 5971 answers a question about good companionship by emphasizing the mother and then the father. These references focus on the manner of care and daily interaction, alongside the wider responsibilities discussed in family study.
Based on Quran 17:23–24 and the hadith references below.
Kindness, respectful speech and prayer for parents.
Abu Hurayrah narrates a question about who deserves a person’s best companionship. The Prophet names the mother three times before naming the father. The exchange highlights care toward parents, with particular emphasis on the mother, through a concrete question about everyday conduct and relationships.
Family Life in Islam
Family Life in Islam
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