It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man presented this question in the court of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him): "Who among the people is most deserving of my good companionship?" He replied, "Your mother." He asked, "Then who?" He replied, "Your mother." He asked, "Then who?" He replied, "Your mother." He asked, "Then who?" He replied, "Your father."