At Their Feet: Piety Towards Parents by Ibn al-Jawzi

At Their Feet: Piety Towards Parents, by Ibn al-Jawzi, is a classical Islamic work on one of the most emphasised duties in Islam: kindness, respect, and devotion towards parents. In a tradition where honouring parents is placed immediately after worship of Allah, this book gathers the teachings, stories, and counsels that show what filial piety truly means.

The book explores parents' rights and children's duties in practical and heartfelt terms: respect in speech, service in action, patience and gratitude, and care in old age. It reminds readers that piety towards parents is not a single gesture but a lifelong attitude, and that the way we treat our parents reflects the state of our faith itself.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The high status of parents in Islamic teaching
• Kindness, respect, and obedience in what is right
• Service, gratitude, and patience towards parents in daily life
• Caring for parents in old age and need
• The rewards of filial piety, and the seriousness of neglecting it

Who should read this book

This book is for Muslim families, children and parents alike, readers seeking practical Islamic guidance on family life, and anyone who wants to reflect on gratitude towards those who raised them.

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