Qur’an – Surah Al-Isra (17:24)

وَاخْفِضْ لَهُمَا جَنَاحَ الذُّلِّ مِنَ الرَّحْمَةِ وَقُل رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Translation (first part):

And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy.

Explanation:

The Qur’an uses a powerful metaphor: lowering the wing, like a bird gently sheltering its young. This indicates that humility toward parents should come from sincere compassion and love. Especially as they grow older and may become physically weaker or more emotionally sensitive, our patience and kindness should increase. Respect is not merely formal; it must be rooted in mercy.