Asmaa’ bint Abu Bakr was the Prophet’s sister-in-law. She was the daughter of his closest companion and the sister of Aisha, his wife. Her mother, however, did not become a Muslim for quite a long time. Asmaa’ states: “My mother came to me during the time of the Prophet (Pbuh), hoping to get something from me. I asked the Prophet (Pbuh) whether I should be kind to her. He answered: “Yes,” (Related by Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others).
The way this Hadith is phrased suggests that her mother had not yet become a Muslim when she came to her. Another version states clearly that the mother was hostile to Islam. Had she shown any inclination to become a Muslim, Asmaa’ would not have needed to ask the Prophet’s (Pbuh) permission to be kind to her. Many a Muslim at that time was extra kind to their parents and relatives who were not Muslims, hoping to win them over to Islam. The significance of this particular Hadith is that even when a parent is determined not to become a Muslim, we still should treat him or her kindly. Allah later revealed in the Qur’an: As for such of the unbelievers as do not fight against you on account of your faith, and neither drive you forth from your homelands, Allah does not forbid you to show them kindness and to behave toward them with full equity. Indeed, Allah loves those who act equitably. (Surah Al-Mumtahinah 60:8)
It is clear from this Qur’anic verse and the Hadith quoted above that to show kindness to parents who are non-Muslims is also a duty on children, provided that such parents do not fight against Muslims, and do not chase them out of their land. This is further supported by a Hadith which mentions that Umar saw a silk suit being sold in the marketplace. He suggested to the Prophet (Pbuh) to buy it in order to wear it on Fridays and when he received delegations from other tribes. The Prophet (Pbuh) said: “Only a person deprived (of goodness) wears such a suit.”
Some time later, the Prophet (Pbuh) received a number of similar suits. He sent one to Umar. Umar asked. “How can I wear it when you have said about it what you said?” The Prophet (Pbuh) answered: “I have not given it you to wear it, but to either sell it or give it as a present.” Umar sent it to a friend of his in Makkah who was not a Muslim. This Hadith suggests that kindness to unbelievers is also recommended if they do not take an attitude of active hostility towards Islam.
Kindness to non-Muslim parents does not depend on what religion they follow. Even if they worship idols, we are supposed to be kind to them. It is true that such kindness may help win them over to Islam. This is, however, not the only reason. The parent-child relationship transcends matters of personal inclinations, desires, habits, creeds and faith. It is well known that a parent tries hard to overcome his prejudice against something if he feels that his son or daughter likes it. Islam does not like to stir trouble in every family where the parents are not Muslims. It recognizes that the parent-child tie need not be broken on account of faith. It, therefore, instructs its followers to be kind to their non-Muslim parents.
Only when such parents try to persuade their Muslim son to turn away from Islam does Allah command us not to listen to them or obey them. Allah states in the Qur’an: We have enjoined upon man goodness toward his parents: his mother bore him by bearing strain upon strain, and his weaning is within two years. Be grateful toward Me and toward your parents, with Me all journeys end. Yet should they (your parents) endeavor to make you ascribe divinity, side by side with Me to something of which you have no knowledge, then do not obey them. But even then bear them company with kindness in the life of this world and follow the path of those who turn toward me. (Surah Luqman 31:14-15)
It is reported that these verses were revealed when the mother of Sa’ad ibn Abu Waqqas, who was a companion of the Prophet (Pbuh), was so upset when she learned that he had embraced Islam. She tried to persuade him to recant. Realizing that he was determined to follow the Prophet (Pbuh), she tried to increase the pressure on him. She knew that he was a most dutiful child and he loved her dearly. She thought that if she brought hardship on herself, he would feel sorry for her and might listen to her. She swore that she would not taste any food or drink until he had left the Prophet (Pbuh).
The judgement in his case was given by Allah in the above quoted verses. Sa’ad did not listen to his mother and continued to be one of the best companions of the Prophet (Pbuh). He was later given the happy news by the Prophet that he was certain to be admitted into heaven.
It is clear from his story and the verses revealed by Allah concerning it that when it comes to matters of faith, a non-Muslim parent may not be obeyed. That, however, does not mean to be unkind to such a parent. We are still required to be kind to him or her, hoping always that they may recognize the truth of Islam.
We do good if we pray Allah to enlighten our non-Muslim parents and guide them to accept Islam. We cannot, however, pray Allah to forgive them. Allah forgives all sins with the exception of associating partners with him. All non-believers associate partners with Allah in one form or another. It is, therefore, futile to pray Him to forgive what he has told us He would not forgive. Moreover, it is an affront to Allah.
It may be hard for a Muslim child to be unable to pray for the forgiveness of his non-Muslim parents. Let us remember that the Prophet’s (Pbuh) own parents were non-Muslims. He tells us that he asked Allah’s permission to pray Him to forgive his mother. His request was declined. We know that Allah granted every prayer the Prophet (Pbuh) made either for himself or his companions or, indeed, Muslims generally. The fact that Allah did not permit the Prophet (Pbuh) to pray for the forgiveness of his own mother suggests that this is not a trifling matter at all. It is indeed much more beneficial to one’s non-Muslim parents who are alive that he prays Allah to guide them to Islam.
2007-09-10 23:26:50
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answered by dew drop 4
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ASSALAMALAIKUM
One of the most important things you have to know is that, what ever they believe or accept the choose is yours and it's your future or hereafter.
But you have to always RESPECT yours parents even if they do not accept in the right way your chance you need to respect them.
Give them time and they will start to understand and will be interesting to know anout yout new religion and believes.
I was in the same situation when i did convert to ISLAM and THANKS God they did start to understand or accept...
have a look around my website, maybe you will find convert stories that will help you out with that!
www.islam-guide-to-peace.org
thanks you time and read good information
Thanks
Take Care
Salam
2014-05-24 11:50:07
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm a former Muslim. I converted because at the time I felt it was the truth. To me it made more sense than Christianity. Like the trinity makes no sense to me, and the Qur'an was suppose to be literally the word of God. I ended up leaving Islam a few years ago because it started to seem man made and the way the Qur'an is compiled was confusing and disorderly. Plus the history of what happened after Muhammad died had so many holes. After leaving Islam I started checking out Orthodox Judaism and started reading the Gemara(commentary portion of the Talmud) and to my shock I found the Qur'an is plagirized! Many ayahs(verses) in the Qur'an are literally WORD for WORD ripped off from the Gemara. There goes the argument that the qur'an is from god when the Gemara is just thing Jewish sages said! Oh as for others, most women convert because of a Muslim boyfriend, or they want some ethnic man they view as exotic. Black women do it some other black woman said it brings stability or you can meet men who are not ghetto. Men convert either because they found Islam appealing at the time, most have no religious background, they have a Muslim girlfriend and want to "make it halal" and get married before the girls parents find out about there haraam meetings. Alot of wiggers convert, they are into rap and meet some black Muslims and so they join to fit in. Very few convert for the reason that I did. I think that is the case with most religions though, people tend to convert out of emotion.
2016-04-04 01:42:30
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answered by Anonymous
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I can't give the complete details but I can summerize that the muslim should treat the parents with the same best respect, love and relationship eventhough there is a different in religion. The family is still the same parents and children. Nothing can change that. :)
2007-09-10 23:28:53
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answered by Khamirul Bin Mataree 5
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Obey your parents unless they tell you to leave ur religion.
Allaah says be mindfull of me and your parents!!
thats how respected they are in islam.
if you became a muslim and ur parents are not then this is the perfect way to show them that you are a better person because of islam, so you should obey them twice like u used to, and be kind to them more than you used to.
I have a friend who few years back became a muslim and his lil brother followed him alhamdullillaah, but their mother didn't become a muslim,,,
but she loves her sons just the way they are, she says islam turned them around and made them lil angels, because they treat her so kindly, so try and do the same insha allaah.
getta run
2007-09-11 05:54:54
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answered by Islam4Life 4
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You have to completely obey them, UNLESS, obeying them will disobey God, like they tell you to do something which will make you miss your prayer. Also, if what they tell you will hurt you physically or hurt your future, like if they tell you to leave your job.
Obeying parents, whether non muslims or Mulsims, is an obligatory thing ALL Muslims should do.
Also, the above rules I wrote do not matter if the parents are Muslims or not.
2007-09-10 23:29:34
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answered by Ahmed A 4
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Islam describes very clearly the rights of parents, so one must not cross the limits of the rights of his/her parents even they are non-Muslim, and if they force him to do something against the teachings of Islam, he/she has right to disobey that particular order of his parents.
2007-09-10 23:29:53
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answered by Anonymous
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if your parents aremuslim or not our duty is to respect them and obey them UNLESS THIS GOES AGAINST ISLAM!
after tawheed (the oness of Allah) the next is to obey your parents.
we should even utter a tut to them in sign of unhappiness
i hope this answers your question
2007-09-11 01:35:41
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answered by Anonymous
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You are to be kind to them Chapter 31 in the Quran, Lukeman!
Better Question is when the devil goes in chains, where do all the Jews go! Lol unreal how so many of them just landed here all of a sudden in the last several days.
Believe they cannot, never will they see the truth, they are blind and angered the Lord!
2007-09-10 23:32:31
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answered by Anonymous
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That is his choice and his choice is his right to haver his own religion, however, if you have access to him good advices is necessry to look on the matter seriously before joining that kind of relgion. Look before you leap.
jtm
2007-09-10 23:29:27
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answered by Jesus M 7
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He should treat them with love and respect.
2007-09-10 23:47:31
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answered by Anonymous
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