The Quran states, May 3 -- We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: his mother bore him, in pain and in pain she gave birth to him, and his bearing and weaning takes thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full maturity and attains forty years, he says, 'O my Lord! Help me to be grateful for Your favours which You have bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and to do good deeds that will please You. Grant me righteousness in my offspring. Truly, I have turned to You and, truly, I submit to You.'

We accept from such people the best of what they do and We overlook their bad deeds. They will be among the people of Paradise-this is a true promise that has been given to them. (46:15-16). A new human generation comes ...