Kindness even to a non-Muslim parent
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Etiquette with Parents
Kindness even to a non-Muslim parent
Asma bint Abi Bakr (RA) asked the Prophet (SAW) whether she should maintain ties with her visiting mother, who was not Muslim. He told her: "Yes, maintain ties with your mother."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Explanation
Good treatment of parents is upheld even across a difference in religion, so long as no disobedience to Allah is required.
Related Results
14Avoiding any cause that leads to parents being cursed13Not attributing oneself to other than one’s father12Seeking their permission before optional jihad or travel if they depend on you11Maintaining ties with their friends after their passing10Recognising the mother’s especially high standing9Gratitude toward parents
