The Holy Quran 17:25 — Surah Al-Isra

Arabic text

رَّبُّكُمْ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا فِى نُفُوسِكُمْ ۚ إِن تَكُونُوا۟ صَـٰلِحِينَ فَإِنَّهُۥ كَانَ لِلْأَوَّٰبِينَ غَفُورًا

Translation

Your Rabb knows best what is in your (souls) hearts. (He knows your intentions when you care for your parents). If you are righteous (obedient to Allaah and your parents) then surely He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to Him (Allaah will forgive those who sincerely repent for their sins).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, honouring one's parents and humility and meekness before them should come from the depths of the heart. Almighty Allah knows who serves mother and father with what kind of heart. If you are truly good and dutiful at heart and, turning to Allah, serve them sincerely and with recognition of their rights, He will pardon your shortcomings and faults.

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