Mother's Day

💐 Mother's Day

(Second Sunday of May)

What Is Mother's Day?

Mother's Day is a special day observed each year on the second Sunday of May to express our love gratitude and respect to our mothers. On this day flowers are given sweet words are spoken and small surprises are prepared to bring joy to mothers.

But it is not only on this day that we must treat our mothers well; treating our mothers kindly listening to them and helping them is our most important duty every day.

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⏳ Time Travel:

How did Mother's Day originate?

Mother's Day was first officially celebrated in the United States in the early 1900s. However the idea of honoring mothers has existed in many cultures for much longer. Even in ancient times ceremonies were held to show respect for mothers.

In Turkish and Islamic culture motherhood is not merely a duty but a spiritual value. Our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said “Paradise lies at the feet of mothers” highlighting the exalted status of mothers.

Throughout traditions from the Ottoman era to the present mothers have been regarded as a “door to prayer” their words have been listened to and their advice has been held as the highest honor. In Anatolia the word “ana” represents not just a person but also compassion protection and wisdom.

🌸 Motherhood in Turkish Culture

• In Central Asia the mother is typically the first educator of children.
• In the Ottoman period mothers taught their daughters household management and children learned proper behavior from their mothers.
• On occasions such as Mawlid weddings and holidays people would not leave the house without receiving a mother’s prayer.
• In Anatolia elderly mothers are addressed as “ana” a term filled with respect and love.

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In Islam:

• The Quran commands kindness toward mothers and fathers.
• The verse “Do not say ‘uff’ to them” illustrates how sensitive we must be in our conduct toward mothers.
• Motherhood is regarded as a sacred duty and a means of earning Allah’s pleasure.

References:

• Presidency of Religious Affairs. The Role of the Mother in the Family and the Value of Motherhood in Islam 2021.
• TDV Islamic Encyclopedia “Mother” entry.
• Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Family and Motherhood in Turkish Culture 2019.
• Yalçın Meryem. “The Tradition and Values of Motherhood in Anatolia.” Folklore and Society Journal 4(1) 2021.