Adab al-Mufrad

Benefits and Issues:
➊ With regard to respect, after Allah Almighty and His Messenger sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, the people most deserving of respect are a person's parents. It is necessary to show respect and honor through speech, action, and from the heart. Among the Arabs, calling someone by their name was considered contrary to etiquette, and for honor and reverence, they would address with a kunyah (patronymic). In our society as well, calling parents by their names is considered improper. Therefore, it is better to address parents as "Abba Jan" (dear father) and "Ammi Jan" (dear mother).

➋ The requirement of respect is that one should walk behind elders and not go ahead of them in any way; therefore, when walking, one should walk behind one's parents. However, in case of necessity, or by the parents' instruction, it is also permissible to walk ahead.

➌ The third point mentioned is that if you go to a gathering with your parents, the demand of respect is that you should first offer your parents a place to sit, and only then sit yourself, because generally, young people manage to find a place, but for elders it becomes an issue.

➍ Similarly, in a vehicle, parents should be seated in the front seat, and as much honor as possible should be shown to them. In matters of food and drink, clothing, bedding, etc., parents should be given precedence in everything.

➎ Scholars and elders should, from time to time, continue to provide moral training to people. Without distinguishing between strangers or acquaintances, they should continue to acquaint people with the light of guidance.