Does raising a child well lead his mother to Paradise, as is the case with raising a daughter?
Sound hadiths have been narrated regarding the virtue of raising daughters, such as the hadith: "Whoever is tested with anything from these daughters, they will be a shield for him from the Fire," and the hadith: "Whoever supports two girls until they reach maturity, he and I will come on the Day of Resurrection like this" - and he joined his fingers. However, Allah Almighty has entrusted parents with the responsibility of raising their children, disciplining them, and teaching them what Allah has obligated upon them, without distinction between male and female, based on His saying: "O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire" and His saying: "And enjoin prayer upon your family and be steadfast therein." And according to the Prophet (peace be upon him): "Indeed, all of you are guardians, and all of you are responsible for your charges." The Prophet warned against neglecting this trust, saying: "There is no servant whom Allah entrusts with a charge, and he dies on the day he dies while being deceitful to his charge, except that Allah will forbid Paradise for him." Daughters were specifically mentioned in the hadiths due to their weakness and greater need for protection and care than sons.
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