Mother's Role in Quranic Doctrines

Motherhood and wifehood are the two most important roles played by women in the family. Although these roles have been challenged seriously by feminist attitudes, special attention has been given to the role of a mother in Islamic doctrines as well as in the verses of the Holy Quran which refer to women's natural features such as the innate tendency to bear a child, to love it and be attached to it as well as to take care of it. The Quran also makes clear references to mother's rights including the right to respect, appreciation of their endeavor and motherly sentiments. It has considered a special place and status for mother's rights and duties which, if fulfilled by them, would further highlight the importance of their role. To encourage women to procreate and discharge their necessary responsibility in this regard would lead to a generation characteristic of physical and spiritual well-being. This study delves into the Quranic verses and narrations of the Infallibles (A.S) to examine the God-gifted traits and rights of mothers.