The Wing of Humility and Prayer (Quran 17:24)

Islamic Wisdom

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وَاخْفِضْ لَهُمَا جَنَاحَ الذُّلِّ مِنَ الرَّحْمَةِ وَقُل رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا

— QURAN 17:24

"Lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, 'My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.'"

Modern Translation & Meaning

"Be humble and gentle with your parents, and pray for them in return for their lifelong care."

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