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In several verses of the Quran, God makes clear that duty, kindness and gratitude towards parents is an essential part of Islam.  However, women in Islam, particularly mothers, have been singled out for the upmost respect and devotion.  God Himself tells of the hardships involved in motherhood. “And we have enjoined on man (to be [...]

Put some responsibility

Posted: 19th March 2012 by admin in Parents, Quotes
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If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.  -Abigail Van Buren

“And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve (any) but Him, and goodness to your parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, say not to them (so much as) “Ugh” nor chide them, and speak to them a generous word. And make yourself submissively gentle to them with [...]

Dad and Daughter

Posted: 10th March 2012 by admin in Parents, True Love
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Live and Work

Posted: 7th March 2012 by admin in Moral Stories, Must Reads, Parents
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Father was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes, hoping to improve himself so that he could one day find a better paying job. Except for Sundays, Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He [...]

Parents Goodness

Posted: 6th March 2012 by admin in Must Reads, Parents, Quotes
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A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.                                                             -Japanese Proverb

Parents

Posted: 5th March 2012 by admin in Parents, Quotes
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To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself. -Chinese Proverbs quotes

Father

Posted: 3rd March 2012 by admin in Parents, Quotes
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A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.                                                                             [...]

My Mother

Posted: 23rd February 2012 by admin in Parents
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My mom only had one eye. I hated her… she was such an embarrassment. My mom ran a small shop at a flea market. She collected little weeds and such to sell… anything for the money we needed she was such an embarrassment. There was this one day during elementary school. I remember that it [...]

Parents

Posted: 22nd February 2012 by admin in Parents
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