2.   “The example of the house in which Allah is remembered and the house in which Allah is not remembered, is like that of the living and the dead.”^[1]

*   Give salaam in a loud voice when entering and exiting the home.

*   When you see your mother or father arriving, stand out of respect.

*   Islamic brothers should kiss their father’s hands and feet, and Islamic sisters should kiss their mother’s hands and feet at least once a day. 

*   Speak gently in front of your parents and do not make eye contact with them.

*   Obey their every command immediately if it does not oppose sharīʿah.

*   Address everyone in the home with respect, even if it is a child.

*   Sleep within two hours after the congregational ʿIshā prayer of your local masjid.

*   Perform tahajjud salah if possible. If you are unable to, ensure to offer fajr salah in the masjid with congregation (in the first row).

*   Do not continuously chastise or tell off those who are lazy in salah, watch films, listen to music, etc.

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