Despite all this kindness...

Despite all this kindness, after you did not recognise me (as your Creator and Sustainer), you disobeyed me.”[^6] Importance of Motherhood and Pregnancy The Prophet Muĥammad (S) has said that: “Paradise is under the feet of the mother.”[^7] Allāh (SwT) states in the Noble Qur`an, in Surat al-Fāťir, Verse 11:  وَمَا تَحْمِلُ مِنْ أُنْـثَى وَلاَ تَضَعُ إِلاَّ بِعِلْمِهِ  “And no female conceives or delivers except with His knowledge.” It is also narrated from the Prophet (S): “If it is decided that Allāh (SwT) will make a child be born, He will make him in whatever shape he likes.”[^8] This shows us that child-bearing is a direct blessing from Allāh (SwT)  and one that must be shown continuous gratitude for.