Mutual obligations of children and parents towards each another

Q 4: What is obligatory for children towards their parents, for parents towards their children; and for the young towards their elder brothers and for the elder towards the younger, with regard to (Part No. 25; Page No. 282) politeness, company, respect and appreciation? How does Islam advise a person to behave towards other family members?

A: Parents should advise their children and bring them up according to the Islamic etiquette. The children should listen to their parent's advice, obey them in Ma`ruf (that which is judged as good, beneficial, or fitting by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect), be kind to them and abide by the Islamic code of conduct. The young should respect and esteem the old and the old should have mercy on the young.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.