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Paradise Is at the Feet of Mothers

Hasan
Sunan an-Nasa'i · 3104·Narrated by Jahima al-Sulami (RA)

الْجَنَّةُ تَحْتَ أَقْدَامِ الأُمَّهَاتِ

Transliteration

Al-jannatu taḥta aqdāmil-ummahāt

Translation

Narrated Mu'awiyah ibn Jahima al-Sulami (RA): His father Jahima came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I wish to go out and fight in the way of Allah, and I have come to consult you.' He said: 'Is your mother still alive?' He said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Then stay with her and serve her, for Paradise is at her feet.'

Practice This Today

Do something today that makes your mother happy — call her, help her, or simply speak to her with gentleness. Paradise may be found in these small moments.

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