وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوا إِلَّا إِيَّاهُ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا ۚ إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ الْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَا أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَا أُفٍّ وَلَا تَنْهَرْهُمَا وَقُل لَّهُمَا قَوْلًا كَرِيمًا۝۲۳

And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word.

- Al Quran 17:23)

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Simple Explanation

This verse places kindness to parents immediately after the command to worship Allah alone, showing how great their rights are in Islam.

When parents become old, they may become physically weak, forgetful, or need constant care. Allah knows this stage can test our patience, so He commands us:

Do not even say "uff" (the smallest expression of annoyance).
Never shout at them or treat them harshly.
Always speak with respect, kindness, and love.

If Allah forbids even saying "uff," then insulting, neglecting, abandoning, or abusing parents is an even greater sin.

Lessons We Can Apply Today

Speak gently to your parents, even when you disagree.
Visit them, call them, and care for their needs.
Be patient when they repeat themselves or need extra help.
Make dua for them every day, whether they are alive or have passed away.
Remember that serving your parents is one of the greatest acts of worship.

A Powerful Reminder

Many people spend years chasing wealth but forget the greatest opportunity for Allah's pleasure is sitting in their own home.

Your parents will not stay with you forever.

One day, you may wish you could hear their voice one more time or serve them one more day.

Do not wait until that opportunity is gone.

Reflection

Ask yourself:

Do I speak kindly to my parents?
Have I ever hurt them with my words?
When was the last time I thanked them?
Do I make dua for them every day?

May Allah grant us

Hearts filled with mercy for our parents.
Patience in serving them.
The ability to honour them in the best way.
Jannah through our obedience to Allah and kindness to our parents.

Āmīn.

Bahasa Malaysia

Hak Terbesar Selepas Hak Allah: Berbuat Baik kepada Ibu Bapa

Penjelasan Ringkas

Dalam ayat ini, Allah meletakkan berbuat baik kepada ibu bapa sejurus selepas perintah mentauhidkan-Nya, menunjukkan betapa besarnya kedudukan ibu bapa dalam Islam.

Apabila ibu bapa semakin tua, mereka mungkin menjadi lemah, mudah lupa, dan memerlukan lebih banyak perhatian. Allah mengingatkan kita:

Jangan berkata walaupun "ah" (uff) kepada mereka.
Jangan meninggikan suara atau mengherdik mereka.
Sentiasalah bercakap dengan penuh hormat, lembut, dan mulia.

Jika perkataan sekecil "uff" pun dilarang, maka menyakiti hati, mengabaikan, atau menderhaka kepada ibu bapa adalah dosa yang jauh lebih besar.

Pengajaran untuk Kita

Bercakap dengan lembut kepada ibu bapa.
Luangkan masa bersama mereka dan penuhi keperluan mereka.
Bersabar apabila mereka memerlukan bantuan berulang kali.
Sentiasa mendoakan mereka, sama ada masih hidup atau telah meninggal dunia.
Ingatlah bahawa berbakti kepada ibu bapa adalah antara amalan yang paling dicintai Allah.

Renungan

Ramai orang mengejar harta, tetapi terlupa bahawa peluang besar untuk meraih reda Allah mungkin berada di rumah sendiri.

Ibu bapa tidak akan bersama kita selama-lamanya.

Suatu hari nanti, kita mungkin berharap dapat mendengar suara mereka sekali lagi atau berkhidmat kepada mereka walaupun hanya sehari.

Jangan tunggu sehingga peluang itu hilang.

Muhasabah Diri

Adakah aku bercakap dengan baik kepada ibu bapaku?
Pernahkah aku melukai hati mereka dengan kata-kataku?
Bilakah kali terakhir aku mengucapkan terima kasih kepada mereka?
Adakah aku sentiasa mendoakan mereka setiap hari?

Doa

Semoga Allah mengurniakan kepada kita hati yang penuh kasih kepada ibu bapa, kesabaran untuk berbakti kepada mereka, dan memasukkan kita ke dalam syurga melalui ketaatan kepada-Nya dan layanan yang terbaik terhadap ibu bapa kita.