Life involves the coming and passing of events, memories, experiences and individuals. Oftentimes people choose to conveniently forget the past as they look on to a bigger and brighter future. However, there are those who would much rather learn from the past in order to ensure a successful future. Regardless of the fact of what is to come one thing that will remain in this foundation of life is the overwhelming presence of those individuals with whom one shares his or her sorrow and joy, as well as, seeks their advice and guidance. These individuals are the backbone of our society, they are people who have continuously put others before themselves, they have each day performed an act of heroism and yet they desire no honorary mention. On the contrary, they long for the pleasure of their family and friends. These individuals are our mothers; they are the teachers of goodness, morality, love and hope. Generation after generation leaders have risen from the wombs of these women, society has welcomed a variety of technological advancements, and scientific theories as well as discoveries have given us a better understanding of the world we live in. This is all a result of those men and women who have been nurtured by the best teachers this world has to offer.

Professional development, advancement in one's career, and other forms of social advancement all stem from the same root: motherhood. A mother is an educator from the day her child is born until the day she dies. Conversing with her child during her pregnancy until guiding him or her through adolescence a mother is the sole pillar that stays constant. Regardless of what career path she chooses for herself she will always be an educator. Throughout college and in areas of higher education students struggle with the concept of what profession to pursue, where the monetary rewards are, and what careers are booming. Little do they know that throughout history the one occupation that has produced the greatest reward, along with requiring the most human effort in order to produce the best possible outcome is being a mother.

In order to understand this one must take themselves back to the first day of school. Tightly clutching each other's hands mother and child make their way into a new world which requires them to separate themselves from each other for a short period of time. As nervous and anxious as the child is the mother too feels a sense of nausea at the thought of leaving her child amidst the strangeness of the outside world. However, little does she realize that the moment she steps out of her home another mother is making her way to the same exact location. This mother will be the teacher of the child, she will take his or her small hand from that of their mother, reassuring both that everything will be okay.

Oftentimes, one has fond memories of his or her school years. From reminiscing about friends and pranks to parties and after school clubs, each individual can recall certain fulfilled memories. However, one memory that overshadows them all is that of a favorite teacher. These teachers had made coming to school fun and established a loving relationship with the child. As school would end the child would leave his mother at school to go to his mother at home. How fortunate we are to have this blessing, yet how quick are to be ungrateful and forget?

Teaching at an Islamic School has showed me the blessings of being a teacher. Parents and especially mothers entrust their children to the staff in hopes that their child with receive the same nurturing love at home. The students establish a keen familiarity with the teachers and oftentimes stumble with their words by mistakenly calling their teacher "MOM". The beauty of these words runs deep and touches the heart. Do these children really see a mother in their teacher? Of course they do, a mother is an educator, one who worries about her child's future and on the same note so do teachers.

Islam teaches us the value of being a mother and that of treating one’s mother. A man came to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy of my good companionship? The Prophet said: Your mother. The man said, "Then who?" The Prophet said: Then your mother. The man further asked, "Then who?" The Prophet said: Then your mother. The man asked again, "Then who?" The Prophet said: Then your father. (Bukhari, Muslim).

SubhanAllah our egos, successes, and rewards cause us to forget to thank the one human being who prayed for us the entire way. Not only that, but we forget to pray to Allah SWT to reward these precious mothers for their sacrifices. They live for us when we are young and continue to do so even into the wee years of their lives. When they see their children or students content they find an inner peace. So let us not forget our teachers, our best friends, our mothers. Without them we would not be who we are today, so value the woman and her contribution to society. A sound house, by the will of Allah SWT, is established and maintained by a sound woman.