AsSalam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu sisters !
STORY TIME!
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
a four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was
blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner
table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating
rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the
glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became
irritated with the mess. “We must do something about grandfather,” said the
son. I’ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate
alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since
grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather’s direction, he had a tear in
his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were
sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old
watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing
with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, “What are you
making?” Just as sweetly, the boy responded, “Oh, I am making a little bowl for
you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up.” The four-year-old smiled
and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were
speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was
spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took
grandfather’s hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family.
And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a
fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are
remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and
their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently
provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that
attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day
that building blocks are being laid for the child’s future.
Let us all be wise builders and role models. Take care of
yourself, … and those you love, … today, and everyday!
“And We have enjoined on
man to be good and dutiful to his parents”
[Soorah al-Ankaboot (29): 8]
[Soorah al-Ankaboot (29): 8]
“And your Lord has decreed
(commanded) that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your
parents…” [Soorah al-Isra (17): 23]
“The Lord is pleased with
the pleasing of the parents, and the Lord is angry with him who angers the
parents.” [Saheeh al-Jamee (3500) ]
your Reminder Fatima who love you all for the sake of Allah 
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