“A Muslimah’s Guide to Living a
Blissful Life” Service and Obedience to Parents
- Serve your
parents in an excellent and exemplary manner.
- Ensure
that they are not inconvenienced at any time.
- When
cooking for them, prepare the dishes that they enjoy eating and serve them
their meals on time.
- When
they tell you something then listen attentively and accept it wholeheartedly.
- If they
are busy or engaged in some activity, then do not disturb them.
- If they
have the habit of eating or drinking something at a particular time (e.g. tea
or coffee), then prepare it for them and serve it to them at that time.
- Refrain
from repeating the same thing to them over and over (e.g. nagging them).
- Pack their
clothing away for them neatly and correctly. If they need to change their
clothing (e.g. if it became messed), immediately bring them clean clothing. See
to it that soap, towels, etc. are all available and ready to use.
- Keep their
beds and their places (where they normally sit) clean and tidy.
- Do not
ever become upset or frustrated with them.
- Remain
present at their beck and call.
- If you
do happen to become upset at some point, then do not glare at them (and ‘pull
up’ your face). Always remember the difficulties and hardships that they
underwent for your sake.
- Continue
fulfilling their wishes through your homemaking skills (e.g. cooking, sewing,
baking, etc).
- Never
make them feel as if they are obliged and indebted to you.
- Fulfil
your needs and complete your tasks on your own (without anyone helping you).
- Always keep certain basic and essential items
on-hand, e.g. a notepad, pen, needle, thread, silk, etc.[1] If
you have all these essential items kept in readiness, you may consider yourself
as (organized and) capable, otherwise not.
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