The Mother in Islamby WordsAplenty | More from this Blogger 25 May 2006 09:04 AM Since May is the month of mothers, it is an ideal time to look at mothers in Islam. The Muslim mom has a very special place, high up on a pedestal. Mothers are revered and adored, showered with affection, and shown great respect. In a well-loved hadith, the Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said, "Paradise lies at the feet of mothers." This means that we gain admission to Jannah (Heaven) through our treatment of our mothers. We can also be denied admission through mistreatment of mothers. It is said that no person will ever be granted access to Paradise if his mother died while angry with him. Now, obviously, there are many other factors that determine whether or not a person will ever see Jannah. This hadith simply shows the importance of being kind to our mothers. Still another hadith reports that a man asked the Prophet (PBUH), "Who is most worthy of my love and respect?" The Prophet (PBUH)replied, "Your mother." The man asked, "And then who?" The Prophet (PBUH) again answered, "Your mother." The man asked one more time and received the same answer. When the man asked the question a fourth time, the Prophet (PBUH) answered, "Your father." This is not to say that we should not love our fathers, or that our fathers are not important in our lives. Our fathers provide for us and guide us. It is mothers, though, who are generally tasked with most of the child-rearing responsibilities. It is usually our mothers who are there to comfort us, hold us, tend to us when sick, feed us, and clean us. In early childhood, it is usually the mother who witnesses her child's firsts, who rejoices over their victories, and who commiserates over their defeats. Moms share their children's childhoods, living each step with them. Most hadiths go on to explain why a mother is so special... she sacrificed her youth and beauty for her children, she bore them in painful pregnancies, she withstood pain in labor, and she breastfed through hardship. It is often discussed that mothers give up their lives for their children. In return, the children owe their mothers a lifetime of love, care, respect, and affection. When you have been blessed with a loving, nurturing mom, you should celebrate her every day. Do not wait for a circle on your calendar. A true mother is a divine gift and should be treated as such year-round. Relevantmuslim tags children | sex | parenting | communication | marriage | Muslim names | divorce | Islamic names | education | relationships User Comments poppy123 (26) 09 Apr 2008 05:01 AMHi, for the last 6 months i have been dating a muslim boy. I am zoroastrian and he is Pakistani muslim. I love him so very much, but when he approached his mother about the idea of him possibly marrying a non-muslim girl, the mother did not approve. It is for this reason we had to break up. Is there any way in convincing the mother that it is ok for us to get married. My religion does not allow me to pass my religion onto my children and it is for this reason any children we would have would be muslim. because my love for him is so strong, i would do anything to be with him. I have even suggested that I learn and practice Islam. He brought light into my life during such dark times and yes it has only been 6 months but those past months have been the best of my life. out of respect for his mother he has said we cannot be together and I know this decision was very hard for him. the reason i am writing on this article is that i need advice on how i could get him to convince his mother that marrying a non-muslim would not be so bad. does anyone have any suggestions? salma123 (5) 11 Apr 2008 06:49 AMSalaams poppy I feel for you.I embraced Islam four years ago.All I can say is that his mom is wrong for not accepting you because clearly you are willing to convert.In Islam a man can marry any women who chooses to convert.Try and speak sense in him or go an see an imam and tell him you want to become a Muslim,then let the imam speak to your BF's mom.hope this helps Community Tags islam, mother, muslim, parental respect, relationships, religion, Respect Discuss this article
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