The Importance of Helping Our Mothers and Wives During Ramadan

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Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, spiritual reflection, and devotion to Allah. Throughout this month, Muslims all across the world strive to improve their spiritual purity to get closer to Him. Despite this, our wonderful mothers and wives work tirelessly every day to prepare iftar and suhoor meals. Carrying this responsibility alone is overwhelming. In this blog, we will take a look at how important it is to support our mothers and wives with household chores. 


Yet, first and foremost, I agree that many of us may not have the time to perform these tasks as we are busy with our tight schedules. Nonetheless, there are several ways we can help our mothers and wives with home tasks during this holy season. Yes, assisting others is a great way to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for the everyday effort they make to make us happy. It's our way of thanking them for their actions and demonstrating how much we appreciate and respect their contributions.


For instance, small gestures can go a long way in easing their workload. You don't have to cook the whole meal to show that you care about them. You can lend a hand with grinding spices, washing dishes, packing food leftovers, or setting the table for iftar. By taking some of these burdens off their shoulders, we allow them to focus on other activities. 


In addition, lending a helping hand to our mothers and wives during Ramadan is a beautiful act of kindness that holds a significant place in Islamic teachings. As you may recall from my previous blog, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the importance of helping others during this blessed month. According to a Hadith reported by Al-Tirmidhi, the Prophet said that "the best among you are the best to their wives." According to another Hadith reported by Al-Aswad in Al-Bukhari's collection, Aisha (RA) stated that the Prophet (PBUH), “would do chores for his family and he would go out when it was time for prayer.” These statements emphasize the importance of supporting our wives and mothers. It's also a way of promoting unity and strengthening the bond of the family. 


Again, helping our families with household chores is an opportunity to make our worship more comprehensive. It's a way to integrate our spiritual and physical acts of worship, thereby making our entire day a form of worship. 


Finally, assisting your mother or wife throughout Ramadan is a great approach to deepening your bond. Even if your schedule is tight, try to make time whenever you are at home to support them. These gestures can make your loved ones feel deeply appreciated and cared for. It's also a terrific method to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Undoubtedly, his life was filled with acts of compassion and selflessness, and he taught us to be kind and helpful to our family members.


Ramadan 7/30

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