FAJR REMINDER: CARING FOR THEM WHEN ALIVE OR DEAD By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 27, 1448 (11-August-2026) One of the ways to demonstrate goodness, kindness, and dutifulness to one's parents is by taking care of their needs, especially when they grow old, weak, and dependent. Remember that when you were young, vulnerable, and unable to care for yourself, your parents carried the responsibility of your upkeep. Therefore, when they reach a stage where they need you, do not hesitate to care for them as they once cared for you. Pay attention to their diet, medications, clothing, shelter, and other essential needs. Spend on them appropriately according to your ability. If they live far away from you, make the effort to visit them and ensure that they are not left without proper care. Many parents have gone hungry so that their children could eat. They have denied themselves comfort so that their children could live comfortably. Yet, sadly, some children today make sure they have eaten to satisfac...