What is the meaning of the statement of Allah the Exalted: “And treat them in this world with kindness”?
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The questioner : The statement of Allah the Exalted: [Luqman 31:15] If the parents are polytheists... and if they strive to make you associate [others] with Me, and treat them in this world...?
The Shaykh : It means to provide them with financial maintenance if they are poor, and to assist them.
The questioner : Is it permissible to make du'a' (supplication) for them?
The Shaykh : No, except for guidance. As long as they are alive, ask Allah for their guidance. Yes.
but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness
وصاحبهما في الدنيا معروفاًThe Shaykh : It means to provide them with financial maintenance if they are poor, and to assist them.
The questioner : Is it permissible to make du'a' (supplication) for them?
The Shaykh : No, except for guidance. As long as they are alive, ask Allah for their guidance. Yes.