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Muslim with a chain up to Abu Hurairah who related that a man said to the Prophet,
praise and peace be upon him, this.

PARENTAL CARE

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“A man came to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, and
said, „I want to take an oath with you, to emigrate and fight in the
Cause of Allah, seeking my reward from Him.‟ The Prophet, praise
and peace be upon him, asked, „Are either of your parents alive?‟
The man replied: „Yes, both.‟ Then the Prophet, praise and peace
be upon him, asked him, „Are you seeking a reward from Allah?‟ To
this the man replied: „Yes.‟ So the Prophet, praise and peace be
upon him, said, „Then return to your parents and serve them well‟”

We are also informed:

“A man came to ask for permission to participate in the fighting. The