what are mothers rights in islam with refrences pls?

Question

panacea seem's to be very ignorant about islam

Answer 1

A mother has a right to shut the hell up and be beaten....that pretty much sums up a woman's rights under Islam.

Answer 2

my mother is treated like a queen at my home.

islam clearly states that Paradise is under the mother feet. which mean i cannot enter paradise without her satisfaction toward me. should i add more?

Answer 3

Islam give women her rights!!!!!
do not think that you just who give the women her rights

Answer 4

RESPECT AND CARE .
THE RESPECT TOWARDS MOTHER IS MORE THAN THE FATHER IN ISLAM.

"We have enjoined on man kindness to parents: but if they (either of them) strive (to force) thee to join with Me (in worship) anything of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not. Ye have (all) to return to me, and I will tell you (the truth) of all that ye did. (The Noble Quran, 29:8)"

Answer 5

Parents' rights in Islam
5/31/2004 4:41:00 PM GMT


Allah has ordered us not only to pray for our parents, but to treat them with ultimate compassion, remembering that when we were helpless children they preferred us to themselves.

When they reach old age, Muslim parents are treated mercifully, with even more kindness than they were ever. Mothers are particularly honored; Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said that 'Paradise lies at the feet of mothers'.

Allah says in the Qur'an says, in Surrah BaniIsra'il:

"Your Lord (The Creator) has ordained that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to the parents."

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said that the parents of a person are his Heaven or Hell. Which shows that if a person obeys his parents and fulfills their needs and comforts and keeps them happy, he will enter Paradise. But if he is rude and disobedient to them and offends them by ignoring their feelings or by causing them grief, his place shall be in Hell.

Pleasing the parents causes Allah's pleasure.

Even if one's parents are polytheists, and they want him to follow them, he should refuse, yet continue to be kind and respectful to them.

Asma' bint Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with her) relates that her mother had come to the Madinah to meet her. Her mother followed the Pagan customs and beliefs. So Asma' asked Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) how should she treat her mother, as she was a Pagan, and should she treat her like a daughter should treat her mother, and show kindness to her. The Prophet (PBUH) told her to be kind and considerate and to treat her with all kindness and respect.

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said that serving one's parents well is an act of great virtue, he condemned disobeying them and harming them, and described such acts as the most serious and detestable sin.

When asked about the major sins, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) replied." To associate another god with Allah, to disobey the parents, to kill unlawfully and to give false testimony."

The above-mentioned acts have been condemned as 'Akbarul-Kabaair' i.e. the most serious of the major sins. The order, in which Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) mentioned them shows that the disregard of parents' rights is next, only, to Polytheism (Shirk) and it is even more serious than murder.

Anyone who seeks Allah's satisfaction has to make sure that his parents are happy with him, not angry with him. Keeping the parents well pleased is essential since their anger and displeasure will lead to Allah's anger and displeasure.

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

"In the good pleasure of the father lies the good pleasure of the Creator and in his displeasure, lies the displeasure of the Creator."

Although the mother was not mentioned in this (Hadith), or quote by Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), in many other Hadith's, the Prophet (PBUH) has highlighted the right of the mother and stressed the importance of treating her kindly and attaining her satisfaction.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be please with him) narrates that a person asked Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) "Who has the greatest claim on me with regard to service and kind treatment?" The Prophet replied, "Your mother, and again your mother, and once again your mother. After her, is your father, then that of your near relations and then of the relations next to them.

Allah says in the Qur'an:

"We have enjoined on man Kind, that he be kind to his parents: in pain did his mother bear him and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years he says 'O my Lord! grant me that I may be grateful for Your Blessing which You have bestowed upon me and upon both my parents and that I may do righteousness as may please You; and make my offspring righteous. Truly I repent to You, and I am of the Muslims" (46.15)

Allah also says:

"Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and be kind to parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, do not say 'uff' to them or chide them, but speak to them in terms of honor and kindness. Treat them with humility, and say, 'My Lord! Have mercy on them, for they did care for me when I was little." (17.23-4)

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:

"If anyone possesses these three characteristics Allah will give him an easy death and bring him into His Paradise: gentleness towards the weak, affection towards parents, and kindness to slaves.

A man once asked Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), "Shall I participate in war (Jihad)?" The Prophet asked, 'Are your parents alive?' The man said, "Yes." the Prophet (PBUH) said: 'Do Jihad for their benefit.' (Serving one's parents is equal in honor to fighting against an enemy of Islam.

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) also said:

"He who casts up the favors he has done, he who is disobedient to parents and he who is addicted to wine will not enter Paradise."


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Answer 6

III ‑ RIGHTS IN THE LIGHT OF QUR'AN AND HADITH

Rights bestowed upon the mother are discussed in the light of the Qur'an and the Traditions of the Prophet (PBUH) in the following paragraphs:‑

The first and foremost duty of the human kind is to worship and serve Allah. Next to this is the duty of showing kindness and obedience to one's parents. (AI‑Qur'an 17:23)

2. It is to be noticed that while enjoining upon man the kindness towards parents, the Qur'an has specially made mention of the services of mother in bearing and bringing up of the child (Al‑Qur'an 31:14; 46:15) It shows the importance of the role played by the mother and thus makes her deserve the higher degree of one's obedience as compared to the father. No doubt the Holy Prophet, according to an authentic tradition narrated at serial no. 1 above, told a questioner that the best person for his good treatment was his mother and he repeated it thrice. It is taken from .this Hadith that the status attached to the mother in respect of the obedience by the children is at least three times higher than that of the father.

The Prophet of Islam (may Allah's peace be upon him) has declared it in unambiguous terms that the paradise lies at the feet of the mother. He, therefore, commanded a companion of him not to participate in Jihad which is incumbent on every able‑bodied adult male Muslim, and instead serve his mother. According to another tradition, the Prophet ordained good treatment to the mother and in case of mother's death to the mother's sister as an expiation of a major sin. Yet another Hadith declares disobedience to mother unlawful. Good treatment even to a polytheist mother has been ordered. Foster mother also deserves one's good treatment and respect.

The Holy Qur'an has made the mothers shareholders in the inheritance of children. In case the deceased leaves a son, the share of the mother would be one sixth and in case he leaves no son and his parents are his heirs, the share of the mother would be one third. (Al‑Qur'an 4:11)

In the pre‑Islamic `times of Ignorance', there was a custom among the Arabs that after the death of the father, his wives passed on to his sons as property in inheritance who used to marry them. This cruel custom was abolished by the Qur'an and marriage with mothers was declared unlawful. (Al‑Qur'an 4:22)

On account of the importance attached by the Qur'an and Sunnah to the parents for one's respect and obedience, it has been deduced by the Muslim jurists that the parents are entitled to maintenance from their children. Under Sunni Law the parents are entitled to maintenance even if they are capable of earning. Shia Law, however, relieves the children of their duty, if the parents are capable of earning.

The mother is entitled to the custody (Hizanat) of her male child until he has completed the age of seven years and of her female child until she has attained puberty. The right continues even if she has been divorced by the father of the child unless she marries a second husband ‑ (Mulla).


Verses on Mothers:

Verses of the Qur'an, the revealed book of Islam, pertaining to the rights of woman as mother are:

For parents, a sixth share of the inheritance to each, if the deceased left children; if no children, and the parents are the (only) heirs, the mother has a third; if the deceased left brothers (or sisters), the mother has a sixth. (The distribution in all cases is) after the payment of legacies and debts: Ye know not whether your parents or your children are nearest to you in benefit. These are settled portions ordained by Allah and Allah is All‑Knowing, All‑Wise. (4:11)

And marry not women whom your fathers married,‑except what is past: It was shameful and odious,‑an abominable custom indeed. (4:22)

Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour. And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: "My Lord! bestow on them Thy mercy even as they cherished me in childhood." (17:23 ‑ 24)

"(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; (19:32)

And We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his parents: In travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years twain was his weaning:(hear the command), "Show gratitude to Me and to thy parents: to Me is (thy final) goal. (31:14)

We have enjoined on man Kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says, "O my Lord! grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou hast bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam." (46:15)

Hadiths on mothers:
Ahadith of the Prophet (PBUH) of Islam on the rights of mother are stated as under:‑

Abu Hurairah reported that a man enquired: O Apostle of Allah! who is the most proper person for my good association? "Thy mother", replied he. Then he asked :Who is next? Thy mother", he replied. Then he asked: Who is next? Thy mother", he replied. He enquired: Who is next? "Thy father", he said. In another narration: he replied, 'Thy mother, and then thy father and then thy nearest relatives and then thy nearer relatives'. (Bukhari, Muslim)

Mugirah reported that the Messenger of Allah said: Allah made unlawful to you disobedience to mothers, burying alive of daughters, and refusing help. And he disliked for you frivolous gossips, frequent questions and squandering property. (Bukhari, Muslim)

Ibn Omar reported that a man came to the Holy Prophet and said: O Apostle of Allah! I have committed a great sin. Is there any repentance for me? He enquired: Have you got mother? `No' replied he. He asked: Have you got mother's sister? `Yes' said he. He said: Then accord her good treatment. (Tirmizi)

Muawiyah‑b‑Ja'hemah reported that Ja'hemah came to the Messenger of Allah! I intend to join a battle and have come to you for consultation. He enquired: Have you got mother? `Yes' replied he. He said: Then keep near her, because Paradise is at her feet. (Ahmad, Nisai, Baihaqi)

Bahaj‑b‑Hakim reported from his father who from his grandfather who had reported: I asked: O Messenger of Allah! who is to be most obeyed? He said: Your mother. I asked: Who is next? He said: Your mother. I asked: Who is next? He said: Your mother. I asked: Who is next? He said: Your father; and then your nearer relations and then your near relations. (Tirmizi, Abu Daud)

Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allah said: May he be humbled! May he be humbled! May he be humbled! It was questioned: Who, O Apostle of Allah? He said: The one who finds parents in their old age ‑ one of them or both of them, and yet does not enter Paradise. (Muslim)

Asma‑bint‑Abu Bakr reported: My mother, while she was a polytheist during the treaty of the Quraish came to me, I asked: O Messenger of Allah! my mother has come to me while she is ill‑disposed (to Isla'm). Should I show her respect? "Yes", replied he, "show her respect." (Bukhari & Muslim)

Abu Tufail reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah dividing meat at Jeerana when a woman approached till she came to the Holy Prophet. He spread out his sheet for her and then she took out her seat thereon. I enquired: Who is she? They replied: She is his mother who suckled him. (Abu Daud)

Amr‑b‑Shuaib reported from his father who from his grandfather that a woman asked: O Messenger of Allah, my womb was a resting place of this son of mine, my breast a drinking place for him and my lap a soothing place for him, but his father divorced me and wishes to snatch him away from me. The Messenger of Allah said: You have got better right to take him till you are not remarried. (Abu Daud, Ahmad)

Abu Hurairah reported that a woman came to the Prophet and said: My husband intends to go away with my son while he gave me water to drink and gave me other benefit. The Prophet said: This is your father and this is your mother. Take the hand of any of them you like. He took the hand of his mother and she went away with him. (Abu Daud, Nisai)