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The Finest Kindness Is Honouring Your Father's Loved Ones

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Sahih Muslim · 2552·Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (RA)

إِنَّ أَبَرَّ الْبِرِّ صِلَةُ الْوَلَدِ أَهْلَ وُدِّ أَبِيهِ

Transliteration

Inna abarral-birri silatul-waladi ahla wuddi abih

Translation

Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (RA): I heard the Messenger of Allah (SAW) say, "The finest act of goodness is for a son to maintain ties with the loved ones of his father."

Practice This Today

Reach out to a friend or relative your father (or mother) loved — especially if your parent has passed away. Honour them for your parent's sake.

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