And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination. [Noble Quran 31:14]

They carried us in their wombs for nine months, then endured the pain of labor, and then
nurtured us and did everything for us when we were helpless babies and children; they
bear the teenage years with patience and advice. We hope this compilation of ways on
how to treat our mothers will put a smile on the faces of your mothers, and let them know

we have not forgotten what they go through. A smile with a warm embrace.
Saying thanks often.
An offer to wash up the dishes.
A cup of tea without her asking.
Recite her favorite Surah,
Tidy round after she goes to bed, so that when she wakes up the house is tidy.
Buy her little ornaments for round the house so when she sees them she remembers you.
Rub her feet (after all, that's where Paradise is).
Phone your mum just to tell her you love her.
Buy her surprise gifts.
Go to her when she calls you.
Write a poem for her.
If you're on the phone, and your mother is asking something tell the person to wait.
Cook for her.
Let her teach you to cook even if you know, she will enjoy the fact that you're coming to

you can appease your wife later on out of sight.
Give her money to treat herself.
Make breakfast for her.
Go to get the shopping for her.
If your mother likes to get the shopping, in then be patient with her as she goes up and

down the aisles.
Do your own washing and ironing.
Spread the salaam when you leave and return from the home.
Comb her hair.
Massage her shoulders.
Do well in school
Pray all your prayers on time
Help with your younger siblings so she can put her feet up.
Teach your younger siblings to also help around the house, a mother needs time for her

Ibadah too; her Ibadah should not have to fit around housework all the time.
Look good and smell nice and be polite so that you're a good example of her upbringing.
Don't always have your mum waking you up for prayer; try to wake her up instead.
Help her with new technology, this stimulates her brain and keeps her mentally fit.
Take an interest in her hobbies. If its sewing making sure she has all the things she needs.

white knuckle rides please.
Ask your mother about her youth, most mothers love recalling their past
Be good to her relatives and her friends
Name some of your children after her side of the family, as a lot of the time it's the dad

to a mother than seeing her children at odds with one another.
Never raise your voice or speak in a harsh tone to your mother.
Tell her regularly what's going on in your life, don't let her hear your news from others.
Seek her opinion in all major decisions, she has been there and done that.
Always thank and praise her for the good job she has done over the years.
Kiss her when you go and come from the house.
Make Du'a for her
Always ask her to make Du'a for you and your family, this brings her closer to your

family.
Ring your mother if you're going to be late getting home.
Try not to stay out too late, as she will not sleep till you're safely inside.
Be patient when she is not feeling well, bring her all she needs, and go with her to the