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Message: <blockquote data-quote="freon" data-source="post: 4023430" data-attributes="member: 168292">How do           Muslims treat the elderly?                           <img src="http://www.muslimdirectory.co.uk/pics/iag_elderly.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Islam enjoins kindness towards the elderly.In the Islamic world there are no old people's         homes. The strain of caring for one's parents in this most difficult         time of their lives is considered an honour and blessing, and an opportunity         for great spiritual growth. God asks that we not only pray for our parents,         but act with limitless compassion, remembering that when we were helpless         children they preferred us to themselves. Mothers are particularly honoured: the Prophet taught that 'Paradise lies at the feet of mothers'. When they reach old age, Muslim parents are treated mercifully, with the same kindness and selflessness. In Islam, serving one's parents is a duty second only to prayer, and it is their right to expect it. It is considereddespicable to express any irritation when, through no fault of their own, the old become difficult. The Qur'an says:Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and be kind to parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, do not say 'uff' to them or chide them, but speak to them in terms of honour and kindness. Treat them with humility, and say, 'My Lord! Have mercy on them, for they did care for me when I was little'. Al-Quran 17:23-4</blockquote>

Verification: Hath warak paha keeyada? (hatha wadikireema paha)

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