The Chief Imam of ARTV Juma’at Mosque, Hotoro, Sukairaj Hafiz Imam, has urged children to show gratitude and appreciation to their parents for the sacrifices made in bringing them into the world and caring for them during their early years.
Delivering his sermon during Friday prayers, Imam Sukairaj emphasized that Islam places a high value on honouring parents, stressing that gratitude to one’s father and mother is inseparable from gratitude to Allah.
He quoted from the Qur’an: “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” (Qur’an 31:14).
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The cleric also referenced a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): “Paradise lies at the feet of mothers” (Sunan al-Nasa’i). He explained that mothers, in particular, endure hardship during pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing, while fathers consistently sacrifice to provide food, shelter, and education for their children.
Imam Sukairaj urged the younger generation to demonstrate appreciation through obedience, prayer, respect, and care for their parents, especially in old age. He warned that neglecting or showing arrogance toward parents is a grave sin that could deprive children of Allah’s blessings.
“Your parents carried burdens so you could stand on your feet. They sacrificed their comfort so you could grow. To appreciate them is an act of faith, while to neglect them is a betrayal of divine trust,” he told the congregation.
The Imam added that the reminder was especially relevant in today’s society, where modern pressures often erode traditional family values. He stressed the need for children to remain dutiful and connected to their parents despite social and economic challenges.