Islam and Human Rights — Page 142
Isl am and Hum an R ights 142 turn to Thee; and truly, I am of those who submit to Thee. Those are they of whom We accept the best of what they do and overlook their ill deeds. They shall be among the in mates of the Garden, in fulfilment of the true promise which was made to them” (46:16-17). The Prophet said: “Paradise lies under the feet of your mothers”. 68 When someone asked him which of his relations was most deserving of his care and attention, he replied, “Thy mother”. “And after her?” enquired the questioner. “Thy father”, said the Prophet. 69 A man came to him and asked permission to go to the front. “Are thy parents alive?” enquired the Prophet. On receiving an affirmative reply, the Prophet said: “Occupy thyself with looking after them, that will be the equivalent of thy military service”. 70 On one occasion he observed: “Most unfortunate is the person whose parents are aged and who fails to win Para dise through taking good care of them”. 71 To a mother her child is blood of her blood and life 68 As-Sayuti. 69 Bukhari II, Sect. :Good Behaviour, Ch. :Who is most de serving of kindly treatment. 70 Bukhari II, Sect. :Jehad, etc. , Ch. :Permission of parents for Jehad. 71 Muslim II, Sect. :Virtue, etc. , Ch. :Priority of care of Par ents, etc.