30+ Islamic Quotes About Parents From Quran, Hadith, Scholars & Pious Muslims
In Islam, parents have a very special place, just after Allah. The Quran and Hadith share Islamic quotes about parents that teach us to respect, obey, and care for them. Being kind to parents leads to paradise. Their prayers bring blessings. Honoring parents is not just a duty—it is a way to thank them for their love and sacrifices.
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Islamic Quotes About Parents From Quran
“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.”
(Surah Luqman 31:14)
“Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you show kindness to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them even ‘uff,’ nor repel them, but speak to them a noble word.”
(Surah Al-Isra 17:23)
“And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, ‘My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.’”
(Surah Al-Isra 17:24)
My Lord, forgive me and my parents. – Quran 71:28 (Surah Nuh
“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him with hardship and gave birth to him with hardship…”
(Surah Al-Ahqaf 46:15)
“Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good…”
(Surah An-Nisa 4:36)
Islamic Quotes About Parents From Hadith
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Paradise lies under the feet of mothers.”
(Sunan al-Nasa’i, Musnad Ahmad)
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Be good to your parents and your children will be good to you.”
“When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, knowledge that is benefited from, and a righteous child who prays for him.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – Sahih Muslim
A man asked the Prophet ﷺ: “Who is most deserving of my good companionship?” He replied: “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” He said: “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” He said: “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” He said: “Your father.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “One who obeys parents has two doors of Paradise opened for him.”
Whoever revives the Sunnah of honoring parents will be under the shade of Allah’s Throne. – Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (At-Tabarani)
“The best of the believers is he who is best to his family, and I am the best of you to my family.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – Sunan At-Tirmidhi
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The pleasure of the Lord lies in the pleasure of the parent. The anger of the Lord lies in the anger of the parent.”
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi)
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “One who performs Hajj on behalf of parents and repays their debts will be raised among the righteous.”
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “He should not call his father by name, nor walk ahead of him, nor sit before him.”
A man came to the Prophet ﷺ seeking permission to go for Jihad. The Prophet asked, “Are your parents alive?” He replied, “Yes.” The Prophet ﷺ said: “Then strive in their service.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Every righteous child who casts a look of mercy at his parents is granted rewards equal to an accepted Hajj for every look.”
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “One who pleases parents has pleased Allah; one who angers them has angered Allah.”
Islamic Quotes About Parents From Scholars & Pious Muslims
Imam Ali (RA) said: “Treat your parents with kindness, for they are the reason for your existence and the means by which you reached this world.”
Imam Ali (RA) said: “Treat your parents with mercy in their lifetime, and after their death, pray for their forgiveness — this is true obedience.” Imam Ali (RA)
Imam Al-Ghazali (RA): “The duty towards parents is among the greatest of obligations, even greater than many acts of worship, because gratitude to them is gratitude to Allah.”
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (RA) said: “He who wishes his life to be prolonged and his sustenance increased should be dutiful to his parents.”
Imam Shafi’i (RA): “Obedience to parents is an obligation as long as it does not lead to disobedience of Allah.”
Hasan al-Basri (RA) said: “Being dutiful to parents is part of being dutiful to Allah, and neglecting them is part of neglecting Allah.”
Al-Hasan Al-Basri: “Your mother’s old age is your opportunity to earn Paradise. Do not see it as a burden, but as the greatest blessing Allah has given you.”
Ibn Taymiyyah (RA): “After worshiping Allah, there is no deed more beloved to Him than showing kindness to parents.”
Rabia al-Basri (RA): “True devotion is not only in night prayers but also in serving your parents with love.”
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (RA): “If your parents call you, respond to them even if you are in prayer (non-obligatory), for their right is great.”
Abdullah ibn Umar (RA): “Being dutiful to parents continues even after their death — through dua for them, fulfilling their promises, and maintaining ties with those they loved.”
Imam Malik (RA) said: “Looking at your parents with love is an act of worship.”
Ibn Abbas (RA): “I do not know of a deed after salah that is closer to Allah than honoring one’s parents.”
Imam Bukhari (RA): “The most beloved among good deeds after prayer is showing kindness to parents.”
Imam Nawawi (RA): “One of the greatest acts of worship is serving your parents with love, patience, and respect.”
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA): “He who does not honor his parents is deprived of goodness in this life and the Hereafter.”
Sheikh Ibn Taymiyyah: “The way to measure your success in life is not by what you have achieved, but by how well you have treated your parents.”
Final Thoughts
Islam teaches us that parents are a blessing, and honoring them leads to Allah’s mercy and Paradise. The Islamic quotes about parents from the Quran and Hadith guide us to treat them with love and respect. Let us follow these teachings and always show gratitude to our parents for their sacrifices and unconditional love.
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