Service and Obedience to Parents

1. Serve your parents well.
2. Don’t trouble them at any time.
3. Prepare their food according to how they like it and serve it on time.
4. Listen attentively to what they say.
5. If they are busy with something then do not disturb them.
6. Give them their food and drink at the time they are used to having it.
7. Don’t repeat something over and over.
8. Keep their clothes, etc. in order.
9. If there is a need to change clothing then bring it immediately.
10. Keep water, soap, and a towel available.
11. Keep their place and bed clean.
12. Don’t ever be narrow-minded with them.
13. Be present at all times.
14. If they’re angry then do not look away [as if ignoring them].
15. Remember the hard work they have done for you.
16. Use your skill and handiwork to fulfil their desires.
17. Be kind to them.
18. Fulfil your needs [and their needs] yourself [as far as possible].
19. Provide by yourself necessities like paper, pen, dye, thread, needles and silk.
20. If you have all these qualities, you will understand that yes, you can do something. Otherwise, your notion will be false.

(Husn-e-Mu’aasharat)