This was because she was very well-aware that if the child...
This was because she was very well-aware that if the child would be acquainted with the names of Allah, Muhammad (PBUHH), salat, etc., from the very beginning of his early life, it would have deep and lasting effects on his/her psychological inclinations. The Role of Maternal Emotions in Child’s Upbringing The soul of a human being is created in such a way that love and compassion are among one of its most basic needs.
This is the reason why children who have been deprived of love, care and attention, become prone to various psychological and physical illness, a fact that has been proved scientifically. Research indicates that many crimes committed are rooted in the vacuum created by lack of love and affection in the life of an individual. Fatima (a.s) who had herself grown up saturated with the love and affection of her beloved father (PBUHH), showered the same love and warmth upon her children.
An incident that has been narrated by one of the close companions of the Prophet named Salman, says: “One day, I saw Fatima (a.s) who was busy grinding some grain. In the meanwhile, her son Husain (PBUH) became impatient and started crying. I offered my help to Fatima (a.s), asking her whether she would prefer me to take to the grinding of grain or whether it would help her if I comforted the child.
She answered by saying that it would be better for me to take over the grinding, since she would be better at comforting her child”.(3) This incident gives us the knowledge of the importance of a mother’s soothing presence for a child. It indicates how no one else can soothe and comfort a child, better than his own mother, an important message to mothers in today’s “crèche and milk-bottle” culture.
She showed us just how important it is for a child to have his mother around when he needs her and how these little moments of attention go a long way in shaping a confident, secure and powerful personality for a human being. To be continued! NOTES: ______________________________________ 1. Saying No. 409. 2. Bihar ul-Anwar, vol. 43, p. 257. 3. Bihar ul-Anwar, vol. 43, p. 280. Leave a Comment Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
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