Qur’an – Surah Luqman (31:14)

أَنِ اشْكُرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيْكَ ۖ إِلَيَّ الْمَصِيرُ

Translation:

Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the final return.

Explanation:

The Qur’an places gratitude to parents immediately after gratitude to God. This highlights that honoring parents is part of faith itself. True gratitude is not limited to words; it is expressed through service, attention, respect, and care. Even simple acts, such as spending time with them or checking on their well-being, can fulfill this command in practical ways.