đź“–Sahih al-Bukhari 597
Narrated Abu Huraira: A man came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Your mother.” The man said. “Who is next?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man further said, “Who is next?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Your mother.” The man asked for the fourth time, “Who is next?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Your father.
- This hadith emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting one’s mother, highlighting her special status in Islam and the importance of her role in a person’s life. It also underscores the significance of parents in general and the obligation of treating them with kindness, respect, and companionship, with the mother given precedence over the father.
