We have ordained humankind to show kindness toward their parents, for in pain their mothers carry them and in pain do they give birth. In thirty months they bear and wean; thus when they attain maturity they may pray, "Lord, inspire us that we may be thankful for the blessings You bestowed upon us and our parents. Kindle within us the desire to do what is upright and pleasing to You. Grant us righteous offspring, Lord. Verily, we turn to You in repentance, surrendering ourselves in earnest."
-Qur'an, Al-Ahqaf, (46:15)
A Hadith
When the Prophet Mohamed (pbuh) was asked by a man, "Who should we respect the most?" The Prophet answered, "Your mother."
"And next?" the man asked.
"Your mother."
"And next?" the man asked.
"Your mother."
"And next?" the man asked, again.
"Your mother." The Prophet answered, again.
"And next?"
"Your father."
This hadith not only shows how women are respected in Islam, but how highly the title "mother" is honored. A bond between a mother and child is like no other on Earth. Respect, honor, and love it. Be sure to thank the woman who gave you the gift of life and raised you well today. For it is their lessons that you will pass on to your own offspring.
Love you, mom. =)
3 comments:
I am a hassidic Jew. I am dissatisfied with my life. I would like to speak to a Muslim clergyman in person. Could you help arrange this? I am having all comments left on this post forwarded to me, so you can contact me by leaving a comment here. If you are able to see my e-mail address, then please e-mail me directly. Thank you very much. I hope to hear from you.
what a beautiful lesson for life!
Chiam, please see the new post on my blog, which includes my email address. E-mail me and I'll see what I can do to help you meet an Imam (Muslim clergyman).
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