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We have instructed man to honor his parents. (Surat al-'Ankabut: 8)
We have instructed man to be good to his parents. (Surat al-Ahqaf: 15)
Say: "Come, and I will recite to you what your Lord has made forbidden
to you: that you do not associate anything with Him, that you be good to
your parents, that you do not kill your children because of poverty—We
will provide for you and them, that you do not approach indecency—
outward or inward, and that you do not kill any person Allah has made
inviolate—except with the right to do so. That is what He instructs you
to do so that, hopefully, you will use your intellect." (Surat al-An'am:
151)
It is also revealed in the Qur'an that one must treat parents well and
avoid arrogance and pride:
Worship Allah, and do not associate anything with Him. Be good to your
parents and relatives, orphans and the very poor, neighbors who are re-
lated to you and neighbors who are not related to you, companions and
travelers, and your slaves. Allah does not love anyone vain or boastful.
(Surat an-Nisa': 36)
Clearly, Allah advises people to always be understanding, compas-
sionate, and respectful toward their parents. He also reminds us of the
difficulties that mothers suffer while giving birth and raising their chil-
dren. For example:
We have instructed man concerning his parents. Bearing him caused his
mother great debility, and the period of his weaning was two years:
"Give thanks to Me and to your parents. I am your final destination."
(Surah Luqman: 14)
We have instructed man to be good to his parents. His mother bore him
with difficulty and, with difficulty, gave birth to him; and his bearing
and weaning take thirty months. Then when he achieves his full
strength and reaches forty, he says: "My Lord, keep me thankful for the
blessing You bestowed on me and on my parents, and keep me acting
rightly, pleasing You. Make my descendants righteous. I have repented

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)