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All virtuous deeds aim at the pleasure of Allah, the Creator. A pious person seeks divine mercy by way of approaching through his virtuous activities.

Fasting is also a medium to attract Mercy and Blessings of Allah. But, Allah may not accept the prayer of a rozadar who is not loyal to his/her parents, not submissive and humble and does not disacharge his/her duty to them.

The holy Quran says: "Your Lord has ordered that you worship none but Him and (show) kindness to your parents, whether either of them or both of them attain old age in your life, never say to them 'ough', nor be harsh to them, but speak to them kindly."

"And serve them with tenderness and humility and say: My Lord, have mercy on them, just as they cared for me as a little child."

Islamic injunctions are related and connected with one another. Acceptance of worship is subject to some other virtue or virtues. Loyalty and obligation to parents should not be considered separately from the holy fasting. Fasting teaches us self-restraint. But, one who fails to treat his parents humbly and without 'harsh' words and cannot speak to them kindly, goes out of the teachings of fasting. Allah wants us to be gentle, humble and kind to our parents. So a rozadar must obey the order of Allah always..

So, the parents should always be treated very humbly and with respect. Otherwise Mercy of Allah cannot be obtained.

- Abdul Muqit Chowdhury