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Having parents is one of the greatest blessings ALLAH (SWT) has given us. As children, we must respect our parents, honour their opinions, and treat them with kindness. Islam has granted certain rights to parents which we must follow. On the day of Judgement, those who fail to do it will be held accountable by ALLAH (SWT).
ALLAH (SWT) has many times mentioned the rights of parents in the Quran which highlights their importance. Such as in the following verse:
“Worship God and join none with Him (in worship), and do good to parents…”
(Surah An-Nisa - 36)
Our parents, both Mother and Father, hold a very high status in Islam. As a Muslim it is our duty to show love and respect to our parents and take care of all their needs. Allah (SWT) says in Quran that parents and children are responsible for one another:
“…No mother should be harmed through her child and no father through his child…”
(Surah Al-Baqarah - 233)
As parents take care of us during the childhood by providing food, water and home, therefore as it is also our duty to do the same if needed. Similar to being unable to fulfil all of Allah's (SWT) rights and to express our gratitude to Him for all of His rewards, it is impossible to sufficiently thank our parents for all the sacrifices they have made for us.
It is our responsibility to acknowledge our faults and to obey and be loyal to our parents.
In the Holy Quran, Allah (SWT)says:
“And We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents. In travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in two years was his weaning. Show gratitude to Me and to thy parents; to Me is thy final goal.”
(Surah Luqman - 14)
In Islam, Parents have certain rights over children as highlighted in the following cases:
In Islam children are required to obey their parents commands and do whatever they ask until or unless it is something that Allah (SWT) has forbidden. An example of a situation in which you are allowed to not obey your parents is when they ask you to do ‘Shirk’. As mentioned in the Holy Quran:
“if they urge you to ascribe to Me as a partner that of which you do not know, then do not obey them”
(Surah Luqman - 15)
Respect for parents is a fundamental right. As such, children are expected to have a positive attitude toward their parents and always talk to them in a polite and respectful manner. Allah (SWT) says we should never feel burdened by our parents in old age and always take care of them without saying anything:
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you shall be dutiful (and obedient) to your parents. And if one or both of them reach old age in your presence, do not say "uff" to them. And do not snub them (by raising your voice against them), but address them with respectful words.”
(Surah Al-Isra 23)
Visiting parents regularly is a good deed. This is especially important for those who don't live with their parents due to their job, education, or any other reasons and cannot visit but they can remain in contact over the phone or messages which is much easier to do these days.
There is a concept in Islam known as 'Silatul Rahim', which refers to maintaining family ties. In light of this concept, every child must try to maintain ties with his or her parents.
Also, remember severing ties with parents or other relatives is considered a major sin. The Prophet (SAW) said:
"He who severs family ties will not enter paradise"
(Sahih Muslim 2556b)
The father is the breadwinner of the family. For the sake of their children, they work hard throughout their lives to provide the best life for their children. Sadly nowadays in Western society, many children, particularly teenagers, do not value hard work and struggle and underestimate the importance of their fathers in raising them. However, this is not the case in Islam. As Muslims, we must understand the importance of the father and the proper way to treat him.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated:
“The father is the best door to Paradise [through service and honour of him].”
The above Hadith is sufficient to prove the father's status in Islam and how meaningful his treatment is considered in Islam.
In Islam, Mothers have a higher status, mainly because of the hardships and struggles they face in bringing their children into this world. Childbirth is one of the most painful experiences that only a mother can go through. She is the only person who has such strength, and she endures it on behalf of her children.
Islam has instructed us to treat our mothers like queens for this reason. As Muslims, we should always treat her with love, care, and respect. Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) said:
“Who among the people is the most worthy of my good companionship? The Prophet said, your mother. The man said, ‘Then who?’ The Prophet said, then your mother. The man further asked, ‘Then who?’ The Prophet said, then your mother. The man asked again, ‘Then who?’ The Prophet replied, then your father.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)
As a child, it is your responsibility to provide financial support to your parents in times of need. When parents are elderly or unable to support themselves, it is our duty to take care of their financial needs. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said:
“You and your money belong to your parents. The purest food you eat is what you earn yourselves. Your children’s money is considered part of your own earnings, so eat from it.”
(Ibn Majah)
Even after our parents have passed away, we still owe them a debt of gratitude. There are many ways to honour them. The best way to honour your parents is to keep praying for them, treat their relatives with kindness, and do Sadaqah Jariyah (donate money, food, or water to a charity) in their name. This way they get Allah’s rewards and blessings even in the afterlife.
Someone asked Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) what is the best charity and he replied:
“The best charity is giving water to drink.”
(Abu Dawood)
Similarly, in another tradition, a man came seeking the Prophet's advice on how to do something meaningful for his parents after death. The Prophet (PBUH) replied:
“Yes, there are four things for you to do: Praying and asking forgiveness of Allah on their behalf, fulfilling their promises, respecting their friends, and fostering their ties of kinship….”
(Sahih Bukhari)
As we look at the Quran and Hadith, we see the value and importance of parents in Islam. As a Muslim and obedient child, we are required to obey our parents and respect them in every possible way. By fulfilling their rights we not only make them happy but also please Allah (SWT).
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