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Almost every youth these days will swear and tell "I would do anything for my mum" - and they do this a lot that the phrase itself lost its value.
However, the question lingers - would you? It's easy to say things but when you are put in such a situation - that's when reality hits you. The story you are about to read is one of the most inspiring stories I have come across while studying and learning about the Sahabah Radiyallahu Anhum.
I pray this story would encourage you to reconnect with your mother. Please do realize, there are a lot like us out there who will never have that opportunity again. So don't take this opportunity you have for granted. _____
This is a story about Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu Anhu and his mother (Umayma Bint Safeh) Radiyallahu Anha.
It is said that after Abu Huraira's mother entered Islam, whenever he would want to leave his house, he used to stand at the door of his mother's door and say: "Peace be upon you, O mother, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. "
His mother would then say: "And peace be upon you, and His Mercy and His Blessings,"
Abu Huraira would reply: "May Allah have mercy upon you as you brought me up when I was small."
She would reply: "May Allah have mercy upon you as you are dutiful to me as I am old." _____
Let that sink in.
Imagine, every day of your life when you are about to go out of the house - your mother will be there at your back either to just see you go safely, remind you of something or ask you for something - whatever it is, we will find them there.
And sadly, most of the time - a lot of us find this irritating especially when we are at that age where we would rather hang out with friends than with our own family.
But, look at our the sahabah were, and just see how Abu Huraira manifested this way of respect and love a child should show towards his or her mother.
Would you do this?
Would you say this beautiful prayer before leaving your mother or just stomp your feet because she nagged you as you went out?
My dear brother and sister in Islam, no one can ever replace your mother in your life. No one can sacrifice the way they do and do for you. No one can truly love you unconditionally the way they do.
Make du'a for your mother. Make du'a for your mother. Make du'a for your mother. There's no weakness in showing affection towards your mother rather only a great reward from Allah.
Cherish every minute you have with your mother as much as you can, do not wait until they return to Allah and regret every wasted moment and missed opportunity with her.
You can also try this beautiful way of Abu Huraira Radiyallahu Anhu. Believe me, the way your mother's face will light up as soon as she sees you smile at her - that itself is a great blessing and all worth it. - Umm Umar Khaled _____
May Allah beautify our relationship with our mothers and grant all the mothers of the Muslims the highest ranks of Jannah.
The story was taken from Al-Adab al-Mufrad, Hadith 12
