Bab-ul-Ilm

Serving Your Parents Is Better Than Jihad

Chapter 5 — Family, Parents and Children

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Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Arabic (عربی):

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English translation:

"A day and a night spent in the service of your parents is equal to a year of jihad in the way of Allah."

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💡 Explanation: When a young man wanted to go for jihad but his parents needed him at home, the Prophet (SAW) told him to stay and serve them. Caring for parents at home can carry the reward of the greatest struggle.

💡 Remember:

When a young man wanted to go for jihad but his parents needed him at home, the Prophet (SAW) told him to stay and serve them.

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