A Mother's Work is Never Done - A Gift From Our Holy Prophet

Here is a Pearl for anyone who may feel overwhelmed at times with all the responsibilities of caring for a household. Fatima (SA), the apple of the Prophet’s (SAW) eyes toiled with difficulty and to care for her household. One day a slave had been brought to the Prophet (SAW). Her beloved husband told Fatima (SA): “When you go to visit your father ask him for a servant to help you in doing your daily work.” The next day she went to her father, she saw a group of people talking to him. So, she came back without saying anything. The Prophet (SAW) knew that Fatima (SA) had come to his house for a need, so he went to her house and asked her: “Dear Fatima (SA), what did you want?” She remained silent. He asked again and she didn’t say anything. Ali (AS) said: “O Messenger of Allah, I’ll tell you. Fatima (SA) has ground with the mill so much that her hands formed calluses, and drew water from the well so much that the rope marked her chest and she swept the house so much that her clothes became dusty and got the smell of smoke. We heard that some slaves were brought to you. So, I told her to come to you and ask for a servant to help her.” The Prophet (SAW) said: “I’ll teach you something that is much better than a servant you asked for. Recite these praises unto the Lord (after each prayer): Say “Allah-u-Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest) 34 times. Say “Alhamd-u-Lillah” (Praise is for Allah) 33 times. Say “Subhan-Allah” (Glory to Allah) 33 times." The Prophet (SAW) taught his daughter, Fatima (SA), the best lesson, which was the Tasbih. From that time, millions of people have been saying that Tasbih after their prayers. They have been asking the Lord for help via the Tasbih. It is reccomended to teach the Tasbih to our Children. You may want to string your own Tasbih with your family.