An Analysis of Adab Towards Parents Based on Imam Al-Bukhari’s Al-Adab Al-Mufrad: A Guideline on Adab of Children Towards Parents

This study focuses on adab toward parents based on Imam al-Bukhari’s al-Adab al-Mufrad and developing a guideline on adab of children toward parents. The objective of this study is to outline adab principles for contemporary Muslim parents, particularly drawing upon insights from al-Adab al-Mufrad. This seminal work underscores the significance of adab rooted in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH and the exemplary conduct of his Companions. To achieve its objectives, a qualitative content analysis approach was adopted. Additionally, this study integrates library research and descriptive methodologies to gather pertinent information and data from various sources including the Qur'an, sunnah, newspaper articles, relevant documents, encyclopaedias, dissertations, journal articles, reviews, academic books, and biographical accounts. The findings of this study will delineate contemporary parental adab guidelines derived from al-Adab al-Mufrad. These guidelines reflect a comprehensive comprehension of children's responsibilities and reverence towards their parents, extending beyond their lifetime. As per al-Adab al-Mufrad, respectful conduct towards living parents encompasses acts of compassion, obedience, supplication, and refraining from disobedience. Subsequently, upon the demise of both parents, children are obligated to settle their debts to Allah SWT and worldly debts, offer du’a, donate to charity on their behalf, and uphold their social connections. This research is anticipated to provide valuable insights within the community, including family members, educational authorities such as school curriculum departments, religious leaders, and individuals. It aims to identify effective strategies and methodologies to address the observed decline in societal adab. Moreover, this study endeavours to contribute to broader efforts aimed at nurturing familial adab and promoting healthy interactions between children and parents. Furthermore, by focusing on children's conduct in fulfilling the rights of the parents, this study aims to serve as a foundational resource for future initiatives aimed at fostering more impactful transformations in societal adab.