Al-Adab al-Mufrad 5 — Dutifulness to the Father

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: O Messenger of Allah! With whom should I show good conduct? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Your mother.” (The questioner) said: Then with whom should I show good conduct? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Your mother.” He said: Then with whom should I show good conduct? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Your mother.” He said: Then with whom should I show good conduct? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Your father.”