Qoran Shenakht

The status of parents and the necessity of respecting them is one of the important values in Qur’anic society, which God Almighty has explicitly mentioned in seven verses. The period of parents’ aging is among the times that have not been neglected in the Qur’an. In verses 23 and 24 of Sura Al-Isra, the manner of honoring elderly parents is explained through commanding and prohibiting phrases. These verses emphasize the special care and attention of children toward their parents, followed by five behavioral norms regarding being together during this time. Avoiding the word "اف" (ugh) and the prohibition of "Nahr" towards parents are among these commands. Interpreters have regarded " ugh " as the smallest expression of annoyance and "نهر" (yell) as a statement implying anger and disdain. Through a lexical approach and the method of interpreting Qur’an by Qur’an, this research proves that the context of the verse aims to clarify the foundation and quality of the presence of parents alongside their children during old age. The Qur’an uses the term "اف" (ugh), not as the slightest harsh word, but as a severe utterance implying pushing away and distancing, to signify their presence and enduring togetherness. Additionally, "نهر" (yell), besides being related to speech, refers to a behavior that results in pushing them away from oneself, thus making their presence undesirable. This interpretation elucidates a closer connection between the five mentioned recommendations and adequately explains the manner of speech and behavior towards parents in their old age.