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in the constitution and running of the family. Such is the importance of
the role of motherhood that Prophet Muhammad informed us that
Paradise lies under the feet of the mother, in other words one must
respect, honor and be good to one‟s mother. If you visit a Muslim home it
will become very noticeable how the entire family pivots around her and it
is extremely rare in Muslim countries to hear of a mother or father being
farmed off into a nursing home when they are elderly.
Islam places great emphasis on the role of the Muslim woman as a wife
and particularly as a mother, and Muslims are often of the opinion that
the best position for the woman is in the home with her children and family.
However, the Muslim woman is not prohibited from leaving her home to
pursue education, a career, or other worthwhile and constructive goals
that profit not only her but society as well. The Koran establishes the
spiritual equality and mutual responsibility of man and woman in verses
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the role of motherhood that Prophet Muhammad informed us that
Paradise lies under the feet of the mother, in other words one must
respect, honor and be good to one‟s mother. If you visit a Muslim home it
will become very noticeable how the entire family pivots around her and it
is extremely rare in Muslim countries to hear of a mother or father being
farmed off into a nursing home when they are elderly.
Islam places great emphasis on the role of the Muslim woman as a wife
and particularly as a mother, and Muslims are often of the opinion that
the best position for the woman is in the home with her children and family.
However, the Muslim woman is not prohibited from leaving her home to
pursue education, a career, or other worthwhile and constructive goals
that profit not only her but society as well. The Koran establishes the
spiritual equality and mutual responsibility of man and woman in verses
13