Today’s Hadith is about the Importance of Honouring our Elderly


Narrated Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (RA): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Glorifying Allah involves showing honour to a grey-haired Muslim and to one who can expound the Qur'an, but not to one who acts extravagantly regarding it, or turns away from it, and showing honour to a just ruler.”

(Sunan Abi Dawud 4843, Book 43, Hadith 71)

Our elders aren’t just our parents and grandparents, who we have opportunities to honour every day, but also the elders we don’t know. Those whose hair has turned grey, live in far away communities and some of whom don’t even have anyone to take care of them. Honouring your elders doesn’t just afford them the respect and care they deserve, but also glorifies Allah (swt) in one of the best possible ways. Taking care of the older generation is a beautiful way to show your appreciation to Allah (swt) and show the elderly that they are a loved and welcome part of the Ummah.

Our elders have shaped the world around us, paving the way for the lives we live today. We owe them our respect and the courtesy of a helping hand when they’re in need. 

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