Islam
Be kind to your parents. Do not say even 'uff' to them, and pray: My Lord, have mercy on them as they cared for me when I was small.
Qur'an 17:23–24
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Respect
Respect
Honouring parents, elders and teachers, and treating every person with dignity.
activity
Interview a grandparent or elder: ask what life was like when they were your age, and write down one lesson.
talk
How do you show respect to someone you disagree with?
teachings
Christianity
Honour your father and your mother. Children, obey your parents; it is the first commandment with a promise.
Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1–3
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Judaism
Honour your father and mother, and rise before the elderly and show them respect.
Exodus 20:12; Leviticus 19:32
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Hinduism
Treat your mother, your father and your teacher as God (Matru devo bhava, Pitru devo bhava, Acharya devo bhava).
Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11.2
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Buddhism
Caring for mother and father is named among the highest blessings in life.
Mangala Sutta (Sutta Nipata 2.4)
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Sikhism
Sikhs greet everyone with folded hands, serve elders, and practise nimrata, humility, seeing God's light in all.
Sikh practice
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sermons
Judaism · en
Respect
Rise before the aged
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Leviticus 19:32; Exodus 20:12
outline
- Standing up for the elderly
- The wisdom of the old
- Visiting and calling older relatives
Islam · en
Respect
Honouring parents
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Qur'an 17:23–24; 31:14
outline
- Kindness to parents, placed next to worship of God
- Not even a word of irritation in their old age
- The du'a: My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me
Christianity · en
Respect
Honour your father and mother
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Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1–4
outline
- The commandment with a promise
- Duties run both ways: parents and children
- Caring for parents in old age
Hinduism · en
Respect
Mother, father and teacher as divine
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Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11.2
outline
- Matru devo bhava: the meaning
- Touching elders' feet and receiving blessings
- Respect for teachers (guru)