GCEIslamic Religious StudiesIslamic Ethics and Morals2024

The Quran in Surah Al-Isra (Q17:23) commands Muslims regarding their parents with the instruction 'Qul lahumma uffin'. The significance of this verse in Islamic ethics is that it?

APermits Muslims to correct their parents' religious errors firmly
BProhibits even the slightest expression of irritation or contempt towards parentsCORRECT
CInstructs children to obey parents only in matters of religion
DAllows children to rebuke parents who commit major sins
AI
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The Quranic verse Q17:23 instructs believers not to say 'Uff' (an expression of contempt or irritation) to their parents. Islamic scholars explain that if even this minimal expression of displeasure is forbidden, then any greater form of disrespect is prohibited by greater reason (Qiyas al-Awla). This establishes the very high standard of filial piety (Birr al-Walidayn) in Islamic ethics.
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