Examining the Role of Motherhood in the Teachings of the Quran

Abstract

Motherhood along with wifehood is the most important role that women play in the family. Although these roles are challenged today by feminist attitudes, by relying on the feminine nature of women, the role of motherhood has been given special attention in Islamic teachings, especially in the glorious verses of the Holy Quran. The natural characteristics of women such as the desire for offspring, affection, and attachment to children and their care, as well as the rights of mothers such as providing for their material needs, honoring, respecting, and appreciating their efforts and motherly feelings, are mentioned in verses of the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran has given a special status and position to the characteristics, duties, and rights of mothers, which makes this role even more valuable. Encouraging women to bear children and carry out the necessary responsibilities in this arena will lead to raising a generation that is physically and mentally healthy. This article examines the characteristics and rights of mothers according to the verses of the Holy Quran and the narrations of the Infallibles (peace be upon them).