“You are indirectly hurting us. By not including us in your decisions. By not informing us of your choices. By doing things behind our backs. A father would feel the most hurt. When you decide to make him as an afterthought. When you decide to be involved in a guy and not introduce him to your father.”
I really wanted to cry when she said this. I know Islam teaches us to be good to one’s parents. But to hear a parent say this, really opens one’s eyes and heart to their emotional well-being. It suddenly hits me that celebrating them, making them feel important by engaging them in important life decisions is such a big deal. Filial piety is not merely having good character. These subtle actions (or lack of) can really hurt them. 😦
I can only pray that all parties be well. I can only hope for the best and that all parties be guided always.
To those I care, please never forget our parents. They either make or break our lives. They are our keys to jannah. Islam has placed so much emphasis on parents and this comes with a string of challenges. (Perlu banyak bersabar)
Personally, I am eternally grateful that we have taken each step with our parents. For their happiness, their blessings, have made our journey magical I feel.
Alhamdulillah and may Allah continue to guide us always.
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“You’re lucky. Not everyone can take that step. Not everyone is as fortunate.”
My dear, the grass is always greener on the other side.
Diarinsyirah 