Just recently Mothers' day was celebrated in the country with some fan fare. Media was all abuzz with mother's day celebration this Sunday. A seemingly western tradition that would be more suitable for someone who likes to remember his/her mother on one single day of the year.
Islam is a beautiful religion. It taught its followers the special importance of mothers when no other philosophy dared to give them their due. Even a cursory look on the teachings of Islam would reveal the extra ordinary importance that Islam gives to the mothers of the world.
The Holy Quran teaches us to respect our parents at all costs even if they are non muslims. In chapter 17 verse 23 and 24 the guidelines for respecting parents are outlined very clearly. We are asked to respect our parents and if either or both the parents reach old age then do not disrespect them and do not scold them. Instead we are asked to talk to our parents, who reach old age, in a comforting tone. We are asked to pray for them to Allah that they be shown mercy as they showed love and care to us when we were young.
Similarly our beloved Prophet (PBUH) has time and again asked us to show mercy and kindness to our parents. It is reported in Bukhari volume 2 page 882 that a companion of the Prophet (PBUH) once asked him, 'O Prpohet of Allah (PBUH) whom am I debted to most after Allah and His Prophet (PBUH)?' The Prophet (PBUH) replied, 'Your mother'. The companion asked, 'after my mother who then?' The Prophet (PBUH) replied, 'Yout mother'. The companion asked the third time and recieved the same reply. And when he asked the fourth time he was told then your father.
Islam is a beautiful religion. It taught its followers the special importance of mothers when no other philosophy dared to give them their due. Even a cursory look on the teachings of Islam would reveal the extra ordinary importance that Islam gives to the mothers of the world.
The Holy Quran teaches us to respect our parents at all costs even if they are non muslims. In chapter 17 verse 23 and 24 the guidelines for respecting parents are outlined very clearly. We are asked to respect our parents and if either or both the parents reach old age then do not disrespect them and do not scold them. Instead we are asked to talk to our parents, who reach old age, in a comforting tone. We are asked to pray for them to Allah that they be shown mercy as they showed love and care to us when we were young.
Similarly our beloved Prophet (PBUH) has time and again asked us to show mercy and kindness to our parents. It is reported in Bukhari volume 2 page 882 that a companion of the Prophet (PBUH) once asked him, 'O Prpohet of Allah (PBUH) whom am I debted to most after Allah and His Prophet (PBUH)?' The Prophet (PBUH) replied, 'Your mother'. The companion asked, 'after my mother who then?' The Prophet (PBUH) replied, 'Yout mother'. The companion asked the third time and recieved the same reply. And when he asked the fourth time he was told then your father.
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