NAME : NEHA MEHMOOD KHAN

COURSE : ISLAMIAT
ID: 8998
TIMINGS: MONDAY 12:00 TO 2:00
MAM: RAHAT SHAHID

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENTS

According to the Quran and Sunnah, parents have some rights.

In the this aspect of treating parents with love, respect, and goodness, the Quranic
commandments and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) lead us.

Human beings must remember their parents, according to Allah, and this is second only
to Allah's remembrance. Allah Almighty beautifully clarified in the Holy Quran:  “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’ [i.e., an expression of irritation or disapproval] and do not
repel them but speak to them a noble word. And lower to them the wing of humility
out of mercy and say: ‘My Lord! Have mercy upon them as they brought me up
[when I was] small.'” (Quran 17:23-24)

Respect for parents is mentioned eleven times in the Holy Quran, with Allah Almighty
emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the love and care that your
parents have given to you in each case. Allah says in the Holy Quran on this:  “And We
have enjoined upon man goodness to parents…” (Quran 29:8 & 46:15)

As Allah Almighty advises us in the verse, children must pray for their parents,
saying: :”…My Lord and Sustainer! Be kind and have mercy on them as they
cherished, nurtured and sustained me in childhood.” (Quran 17:24). We learned from
this verse that we should pray for our parents even though they have died. As the Prophet
(SAW) said, such prayer would be known as continuous charity. Being grateful to Allah
Almighty is a form of worship that awards divine rewards, so being grateful to one's
parents can be said to receive divine rewards as well.

The following are some of Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) practices on the best care of
parents:

 Whether someone is rude and cruel to his parents, hurt them with insulting
remarks, or causes them grief or suffering in some way, he will spend eternity in
Hell. Someone once requested of the Holy Prophet (SAW): “What right does
parents have over their children?” He answered: “They are your heaven and
hell.” (Ibn Majah).

 Our duties to our parents continue long though they pass away. Being good to our
parents' friends is one of the easiest ways to remember them after they've passed
away. The Holy Prophet (SAW) had this to say about it: “The best act of
righteousness is that a man should maintain good relations with his father’s
loved ones.” (Sahih Muslim)

 Another Hadith quotes the Holy Prophet (SAW) as trying to say:  “No child can
compensate his father unless he finds him as a slave, buys him, and sets him
free.” (Sahih Muslim)

 Since prayer is the foundation of Islam, the Prophet (SAW) put kindness and
respect for parents right after the prayer was given on time. ‘Abdullah Ibn
Masood, said: “I asked the Prophet (SAW) which deed is most liked by
Allah. He said: ‘Prayer offered on time.’I asked him: ‘Then what?
He (SAW) said: ‘Kindness and respect towards parents.’…” (Al-Bukhari)
 RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEIGHBOURS:

Since we are the children of Adam and Eve, we are all brothers and sisters. Except for
“Taqwa” piety, no one is superior to another. In this planet, we all depend on one another
to form a culture. As Muslims, we should maintain good ties with our ancestors, but not
at the expense of others. Moreover, a Muslim must treat his neighbours with respect,
regardless of their faith. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told us that a neighbor
is not only the person who lives next door to us, but even those who live up to forty
houses apart. In the Noble Quran, Allah Almighty says: “Worship Allah and associate
nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the
near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler,
and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are
self-deluding and boastful.” (Quran, 4: 36)
 A Muslim must be good to his neighbor should not eat if his neighbor is
hungry. Muslims should wish what they wish for themselves for their neighbours and
share their joys and sorrows. Furthermore, they should not be spied on and their dignity
should be respected. Do not spread rumors about them, and do not hurt them in any way.
In response to the high status of neighborly rights, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:
“One who believes in Allah (the Glorified and the Exalted) and the Day of Judgment
must not cause hardship and inconvenience to his neighbor; and he who believes in
Allah (the Glorified and the Exalted) and the Day of Judgment must respect his
guest; and he who believes in Allah (the Glorified and the Exalted) and the Day of
Judgment must speak well or keep quiet”. (Bukhari)

Islam puts a high emphasis on good neighborly behavior and urges all neighbors to be
caring and friendly to one another. "Says Prophet Muhammad (SAW):  “Whoever
believes in Allah and the last day should do well to his neighbor” (Muslim).

RIGHTS OF NEIGHBOURS:
Any of the basic rights of neighbors are mentioned below, which we should all be aware
of and try to fulfill for the sake of Allah Almighty.

 We should get together with our neighbors for a lunch. According to Abu Dharr
(RA), Allah's Apostle (SAW) said to him: “O Abu Dharr! Whenever you
prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and give some of it to your
neighbors”. (Muslim)
 If they call for assistance, one must assist them.
 Neighbors' wellbeing must be ensured. Islam emphasizes the importance of
maintaining a peaceful environment in one's living room in order to avoid
violating on the human dignity of others. According to Abu Hurairah (RA), the
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said,  “By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he
is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer.” It was asked, “Who is that, O
Messenger of Allah?” He said, “One whose neighbor does not feel safe from
his evil”. (Bukhari)
 Do not annoy the neighbours.
 It is strongly recommended that you send any gifts to your neighbors in order to
promote a community of peace and harmony. According to Abu Hurairah (RA),
the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “O Muslim women! No one of you
should consider insignificant (a gift) to give to her neighbor even if it is (a gift
of) the trotters of a sheep”. (Muslim)
 When your neighbor is sick, you must visit and care about him, and you must
even attend his funeral when he dies.
 Congratulate your neighbor for his good fortune, and express condolences if he
suffers a misfortune.
 If your neighbor requires a loan, lend it to him.
 Be courteous to your neighbors with your attitude and voice.
 RIGHTS OF NON- MUSLIMS

 Non-Muslims who live within the limits of an Islamic state have rights under
Islam, and these rights are inextricably related to the Islamic constitution.

 Non-Muslim citizens' life, property, and honor are to be respected and secured in
the same way as Muslim citizens' are. There are no differences in civil or criminal
law between a Muslim and a non-Muslim resident, but there are differences in
family law due to the diversity in religious traditions and family codes.
  The Islamic state does not violate on non-Muslims' personal rights, which include
complete freedom of religion and belief, as well as the freedom to practice
religious rituals and traditions in their own way.

 It is not appropriate for an Islamic state to discriminate against its own non-
Muslim citizens, even though a non-Muslim state oppresses its Muslim citizens. It
does not shed the blood of a single non-Muslim person who lives within its
boundaries unjustly.

These only ties between Muslims and people of other faiths were not the product of
Muslim rulers' petty politics, but rather of the teachings of Islam, which preaches that
people of other faiths should be able to follow their own faith while only following the
advice provided by Islam if they want to do so. In the Quran, ALLAH says:

"There is no compulsion in religion…" (Quran 2:256)

Not only does Islam insist that they have the right to practice their faith, but it also insists
that they be considered similarly to all citizens. The Prophet warned against any abuse of
non-Muslims in an Islamic society, saying:
"Beware!  Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim minority, curtails their rights,
burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their
free will; I  (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of
Judgment." (Abu Dawud)

How different is this mannerism from the majority of nations who, to this day, suppress
not just the freedom of alien faiths, but also the rights of foreign cultures and races! Jews
were persecuted in Christian Europe at a time when Muslims were being burned to death
in then-pagan Mecca. and different peoples were being oppressed because of their race or
caste, Islam called for the equal treatment of all peoples and faiths because of its merciful
tenets that granted humans the right to be free.