Speaking Noble Words with Patience (Quran 17:23)

Islamic Wisdom

ISL-002

إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ الْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَا أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَا أُفٍّ

— QURAN 17:23

"Whether one or both of them reach old age while with you, say not to them so much as 'uff', and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word."

Modern Translation & Meaning

"Never speak to your parents with annoyance, even a sigh. Always use respectful words."

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