Is there a hadith stating that one who is constant in serving his parents in their old age is considered like a mujahid (struggler) with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there a hadith stating that one who is constant with his parents and in serving them in their old age is considered like a mujahid (struggler) with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
It is a type of jihad. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) sent back a mujahid (struggler) and said, “Go to your parents, and strive in their service.” So this is a type of jihad. Dutifulness to parents, especially when they are in need, is a type of jihad. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there a hadith stating that one who is constant with his parents and in serving them in their old age is considered like a mujahid (struggler) with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
It is a type of jihad. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) sent back a mujahid (struggler) and said, “Go to your parents, and strive in their service.” So this is a type of jihad. Dutifulness to parents, especially when they are in need, is a type of jihad. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل ورد حديث بأن الملازم لخدمة والديه عند الكِبر يُعد كالمجاهد مع النبي –صلى الله عليه وسلم- ؟ — youtube.com
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