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can I make dua for my (non Muslim) parents?

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Islam teaches respect, sympathy and tolerance. Kind treatment of parents is a quality of the believer. Please review the answer to the following question on our QA page:

'Advice to New Muslimah regarding non-Muslim parents'
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The Quraan and Ahaadith are replete with orders and advices of being obedient to one's parents. Allah Ta'ala states, "And worship Allah and do not ascribe any partner to Him and be favorable to parents." (Banu Israaeel).
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Paradise lies under the feet of the mothers."

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "The pleasure of Allah lies in the pleasure of the father and the displeasure of Allah lies in the displeasure of the father."

It is clear from the above quotations that one should respect their parents and be favorable to them. The ruling is general. It includes parents who are Muslims as well as non-Muslims. Asma (Radhiallaahu Anha)states that her mother was a non-Muslim and came to visit her, she enquired from Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) if she can enjoin
ties with her non-Muslim mother. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied, "Yes". (Bukhari vol.2)

Maintaining ties with non-Muslim parents or relatives presents one with an ideal situation to convey the etiquettes of Islam in a practical way. That is the most effective way of Da'awah. If one wins the confidence of a
person, generally, he can make whatever he wants of the person.

It is also important to point out that in dealing with non-Muslim parents or relatives, one must not compromise in one's Islamic values and principles. It is incorrect to obey anyone against the orders of Allah Ta'ala.

Wait for the perfect time and do lots of dua that Allah gives your parents hidayah (guidance), especially after tahajjud prayer. We commend for your steadfastness and pray that Allah Ta'ala grant you the best of both the worlds, Aameen!

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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