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What is the Hadith that states a son is owed three things by his father, among them a name and a mother, and what is incumbent upon the son if his father does not provide those three things?

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The questioner refers to a famous saying attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, concerning the rights of children upon their parents: choosing a righteous mother, giving a good name, and teaching the Quran. Although the chain of narration for this saying has not been established, its meaning is sound and supported by other ahadith. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to change ugly names to good ones and commanded that names be made good. Regarding the choice of a mother, the hadith states: "Succeed with the religious woman, may your hands be soiled." If a father falls short in his duty to his son, this should not be a reason for the son to mistreat his father. Rather, the son must show righteousness, kindness, and obedience, and avoid disobedience. He should also change his name if it is ugly.

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