Muslims to appreciate and honor their parents - in the Quran

The Quran emphasizes the importance of appreciating and honoring one's parents. In many verses, including Quran 46:15, Muslims are encouraged to show kindness and respect towards their parents, and to recognize the sacrifices that they have made in raising and nurturing their children.

In Islam, honoring and respecting one's parents is considered a fundamental obligation and a way of demonstrating gratitude to Allah. Muslims are taught to obey their parents, to speak to them with kindness and gentleness, and to be patient and compassionate towards them, especially in their old age.

The Quran also teaches that parents have a right to be treated well by their children and that neglecting or mistreating them is a grave sin. For example, in Quran 17:23-24, it is stated that "Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them reach old age while with you, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: 'My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up when I was young.'"

Honoring and respecting one's parents is a core principle in Islam, and Muslims are encouraged to treat their parents with kindness, respect, and compassion throughout their lives. The Quran teaches that parents are a great blessing from Allah, and that by honoring and serving them, we can demonstrate our gratitude to Him.

Quran 46:15:

"We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says, 'O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favor which Thou hast bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam.'"

This verse highlights the importance of showing kindness and gratitude towards one's parents, and recognizes the sacrifices that they make in raising their children. The verse acknowledges the physical pain and emotional hardships that a mother goes through in giving birth and raising her child. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon us, including the blessing of having parents.

The verse also indicates that once a person reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, they become more aware of the blessings and favors of Allah, and thus they ask for guidance in performing good deeds and being grateful to Allah and their parents. This verse teaches Muslims to appreciate and honor their parents, and to treat them with kindness and respect throughout their lives. It also encourages Muslims to turn to Allah for guidance and to seek His approval in their actions.