It is narrated about Sayyiduna Abu Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him): A man came to him and said: My father is commanding me to divorce my wife. So Sayyiduna Abu Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say:“The father is the middle gate of Paradise. (It is up to you) whether you waste it or protect it.”The narrator named Sufyan sometimes narrated these words: My mother has commanded me this, and sometimes he narrated these words: My mother (the narrator is in doubt, perhaps these are the words) or my father has commanded me this.