Global Day of Parents: An Islamic Call to Reclaim Family Values and Honor Mothers and Fathers

Every year on June 1, the world observes the Global Day of Parents, a special occasion to honor the sacred role that parents play in shaping our lives and societies. From the perspective of Islam, respecting and honoring one’s parents is not just a noble ethical act — it is a profound spiritual duty, emphasized repeatedly in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp) and his pure household (p).