To our first Superheroes. Happy Father's Day 2025! 

To our first Superheroes. Happy Father's Day 2025! 

To the one who never said much, never shed tears or asked for any thanks. 

The man who waited silently at the school gate - whether in the biting cold or under the burning sun - his eyes filled with dreams for us, even as we dragged our feet, unaware of the love wrapped in every moment of that wait. 

The man who weathered every storm life threw his way with a quiet smile, working double shifts, letting go of his own dreams so we could chase ours. 

The one who didn’t cry when we left home - but his heart did. The one whose fears and tears stayed hidden behind strength, while his care and protection prioritised your well-being above anything else. 

Every time we stumbled, he was there - lifting us up, brushing the dirt off, whispering, “You’re alright.” 

He carried us on his shoulders so we could see the world - even when it meant we saw far beyond what he ever could. 

He’s Baba, Abu, Appa, Daddy-our Father! 

Celebrating Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of Our Live

How often do we overlook the weight they carry? How often do we trivialise his efforts and subtle gestures of greatness while hailing our mothers as the only ones who really understand us? 

On this Father’s Day, we pause not just to celebrate with cards and coffee mugs but let us take a moment to reflect-spiritually, emotionally and sincerely- the role of our fathers through the divine lens of Islam. 

The Role of Fathers in Islam: More Than Breadwinner

Fathers in Islam have many roles in a child’s upbringing. Be it being their moral compass that imparts the definition of how a man should be or being a spiritual guide who leads them in God loving ways, fathers are way more than being just breadwinners for their family.  

Mention of Father’s Wisdom in the Qura

While Islam holds great reverence for both parents, we often find Quranic verses and ahadith that speak about showing respect to the mothers, such as: 

“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour." (Quran 17:23) 

 there are some verses that share the beautiful bond between a father and his child. For example, in Surah Luqman (31:13-19), we see a father – Luqman عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ the Wise – tenderly advising his son: 

“O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you…” 
– Qur’an, 31:17 

It’s not just advice. It’s love. It’s legacy. It’s a father preparing his child for the storms of life but grounding him in faith. 

And then there’s Prophet Yaqub عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, who wept so much over his son Yusuf عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ that he lost his sight. The Qur’an honours this heartbreak-it doesn’t shy away from showing us a father’s grief and his unwavering hope: 

“And he turned away from them and said, ‘Oh, my sorrow over Joseph,’ and his eyes became white from grief, for he was a repressor (of grief).” 
– Qur’an, 12:84 

How powerful is that? A father’s pain, a father’s dua, written into the eternal Book. 

 Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as a fathe

Our beloved Prophet (ﷺ) wasn’t just the Messenger of Alla سبحانه وتعالى - he was a tender, deeply loving father and grandfather. 

He would stand up when his daughter Fatima (رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ) entered the room. He’d kiss his grandchildren and carry them on his shoulders during salah. He once said: 

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 
"O Allah, I love them (Hasan and Hussain), so love them and love those who love them. (Tirmidhi) 

When a Bedouin man saw him kissing his grandson Hasan (رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ), he was surprised and said, “I have ten children and have never kissed any of them.” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied: 

“He who does not show mercy, will not be shown mercy.”– [Sahih al-Bukhari] 

This was a man of tenderness. He taught us that showing love is not a weakness - it is a sunnah. 

What About the Children Who Don’t Have Fathers? 

Father’s Day isn’t always joyful for everyone. 

For thousands of children around the world, Father’s Day is a reminder of a chair left empty at the dinner table. Of questions left unanswered. Of hugs they can only dream about. 

In Islam, caring for the orphan is one of the most noble acts. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 

“I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be in Paradise like this” — and he held his two fingers close together. 
– [Sahih al-Bukhari] 

The reward isn’t just in this worl but it’s eternal. Imagine being that close to the Prophet (ﷺ) in Jannah, simply because you filled the gap left by a missing father in a child’s life. 

 This Father’s Day, Honour Yours - and Help a Child Missing Their

If you’re blessed to have your father around, hug him tight today. Say the words he may have waited his whole life to hear: “Thank you, Dad. I love you.” 

If your father has returned to Allah سبحانه وتعالى, make du’a for him. Give sadaqah on his behalf. Keep his legacy alive. Remember, 

“When a person dies, their deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.” 
(Sahih Muslim) 

And if your heart aches for children growing up without their fathers, you could do something powerful like sponsoring an orphan through ou OrphanKind programme. 

With your help, they’ll receive food, healthcare, education, and most importantly- love. The kind of love that says, “You matter. You’re not alone.” 

This Father’s Day, give a child the kind of care every father would want for their child. 

Because every child deserves someone to call my father. 

Let’s be that someone.