Abū Burda. b. Abū Mūsā related that: Ibn ‘Umar saw a Yamani man going around the House making tawāf while carrying his mother on his back and chanting: “I am her humble camel, if her riding animal breaks loose I remain in her service.” Then the man asked, “Ibn ‘Umar, do you think that I have repaid her?” He replied, “No, not even for a single groan (of the birth pangs she suffered).” Then Ibn ‘Umar performed tawāf and came to Maqām (Ibrāhīm) and prayed two rak‘ats. He said, “O Ibn Abū Mūsā, every two rak‘ats make up for everything (expiates) that has happened before them.”
*Al Adab Al Mufrad: 11*
*Grade: Sahih*
*Commentary:*
The pains of childbirth and nursing endured by the mother and the tremendous reward and high rank she earns as a result are highlights in this hadeeth. Therefore, the parents must be shown kindness and great respect. The Tawaf and performance of the two units of prayer after it behind the station of Ibrahim are two major means to seek expiation of sins.
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