Mothers are accorded a special place of honor and respect in Islam.  It is reported that the Prophet stated "Heaven lies at the foot of the Mother". 

A mother sacrifices for the well-being of her children. She has many sleepless nights either because her child is sick or because of worries. No one would believe, unless they have experienced it, that older children need more guidance. All you can do is wish for them the best, raise them well, and have them grow up with strong moral values and firm religious background. The mother is the primary teacher of the child, the best well-wisher. 

A man once came to Prophet Mohammed and asked "O Messenger of God!  Who among the people is most worthy of my good companionship?"  The Prophet replied: "Your mother."  The man asked who next, the Prophet replied "Your mother." again.  The man repeated the question a third time, and got the same answer,  The man asked once aging, "Who next?", Only then did the Prophet (peace be upon him) reply, "Your father."

 

Imagine how it is for children who did not have a mother. Some children die out of lack of love or have attachment disorders. Our dear Prophet (pbuh) lost both his father before he was born, and his mother at a very young age. How he must have suffered without his two parents to guide him. Yet this is what gave him social consciousness and empathy for other orphans.  So this Mother's Day, and every day, give your mother a hug. No one can replace a mother, or her love.

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 By: MuslimBridges Staff Writers