THE OBEDIENT FATHER AND THE OBEDIENT SON ::.. When adhering to truth fulfil worldly desires, most people become seekers of truth. But when adhering to truth leads to problems, the seekers of truth are few in number. Shaytaan sometime s whisper logical reasoning in the minds of people against the commandments of Allaah but there are pious slaves of Allaah which doesn't pay heed to such whisperings of Shaytaan and fulfil the commandments of their Lord, however difficult it may seem. Shaytaan tried to persuade both Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them) to give up the commandment of Allaah. But both of them being obedient slaves of Allaah didn't listen to Shaytaan. Ibrahim Khaleelullaah gave priority to commandment of Allaah over his nafs. Ibrahim Khaleelullaah gave priority his responsibility over his pleasure. Ibrahim Khaleelullaah gave priority to his Love for Allaah over his Love for son. Alhamdulillah, this obedient father had an obedient son, Ismail (peace be upon them). Ismail (peace be upon them) also submitted to Allah's will. Realising his father's distress, Ismail (peace be upon them) gave him these comforting words which Allaah has mentioned in His Glorious Qur'aan, “O my father! Do that which you are commanded, In shaa’ Allaah (if Allaah wills), you shall find me of As-Saabiroon (the patient).” (Qur'aan 37:102) Subhaan'Allaah. May Allaah make us obedient to Himself and May he guide us to the path of those whom He has favored. We ask Allaah to help us to do all that He loves and is pleasing to Him, and to grant us and you and all of our brothers refuge from misleading temptations, for He is Ever Near and Ready to respond.