Islam accords great rank to the parents due to the sacrifices they endure for their children. A good father works hard to ensure his family is well cared for. Parents often sacrifice their own wishes and comfort for the comfort of their children. Children should accord the highest level of respect, patience, tolerance and love for their parents.

Hazrat Ayesha (Radiyallahu Anha) narrates that on one occasion a man came to Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) accompanied by an old man. Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) asked him, “Who is this person (the old man)?” He replied, “This is my father.” Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then advised him regarding the rights of the father saying, “You should not walk in front of him, do not sit before he sits and do not become a cause of others abusing him.” (Al Mu'jamul Awsat lit Tabrani)

Hazrat Abu Darda t narrates that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “… The father is the middle door of Jannah. So either look after it or destroy it.”
(Tirmizi, Ibn Majah)

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar y narrates that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “The pleasure of Allah is in the pleasure of the father and the displeasure of Allah is in the displeasure of the father.” (Tirmizi)

Every child should be cognizant of the efforts and sacrifices of the father and safeguard this door of Jannah. Let us earn the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala by earning the pleasure of the father.