Being dutiful to non-Muslim parents

Q 5: How can a Muslim child show kindness to his non-Muslim parents? It is worth mentioning that they are staying in different places; is it permissible for the child to honor them at the places where the non-Muslims stay?

A: He should show kindness to them, even if they stay in non-Muslim countries, as much as he can. Allah (Exalted be He) says, But if they (both) strive against you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not; but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience. (Part No. 25; Page No. 278) There are other Ayahs and Hadith that stress the importance of treating one's parents kindly.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!