Take time to listen truly listen to your parents,
Have patience,
Find time in your busy life to sit with them,
You will communicate your love and respect more than unspoken words.
And when you have learnt to listen,
You will feel their vibes,
Their love for you,
Their need to be with you,
To hear your voice,
To feel your presence.
Don't start rattling a long list of things of what to do and what not to do,
Like a child they will be confused,
Don't find faults with them,
Sometimes they may spill things or leak on the carpet,
Deal with them as they did with you,
Be kind and attentive to your parents,
Don't leave them ALONE when they need you.
Your parents are your responsibility,
Don't throw the burden on others so they tend to be neglected,
Nor listen to spouses who may nag and make you go against them,
Whilst they look after their own.
Remember being indifferent to your parents,
And neglecting your duties towards them leaves you a sinner and answerable to Allah in Afterlife.
No matter what situations arise fighting for the welfare of your parents is as good as fighting for the cause of Allah.
DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD WANT OTHERS DO TO YOU.
22/2/2021.