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Islam and modernity  

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  • One of the most often-quoted Muslim teachings about motherhood is quoted from the Islamic Prophet Muhammad: “Paradise lies at the feet of the mother.” This saying is only one of many that communicate the high level of esteem granted to mothers in Islam. Such sayings are found in both the Qur'an and the Hadith, along with stories about women who are considered models of Islamic motherhood. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Islam and Motherhood]

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