The importance and position of mother's milk with the approach of traditional Iranian and Islamic medicine

Breast milk is a unique and complete food Which has a valuable and irreplaceable role in promoting mental health and physical development, desirable development of children and increasing emotional relationships in society. . The present study has been used in a descriptive-analytical method using the Holy Quran and authentic narrations from commentary books, authoritative articles. Considering that several verses emphasize on breastfeeding the baby and also many narrations have pointed to its necessity and on the other hand, traditional medicine has dealt with this issue. In this study, a comparative study of the position of breast milk in traditional medicine and medicine We turn to Islam The results of studies show that from the perspective of the Holy Quran and the infallibles, the primary right to breastfeed a baby belongs to the mother who gave birth to the child. And the mother has a duty to provide her baby with nutritious colostrum, and considering the unique role of breast milk in the mental and physical development of the baby, the Holy Quran states that the optimal time for breastfeeding is two years and at least ۲۱ months. Is on the other hand, according to the views of Sheikh Al-Ra'is Ibn Sina, since breast milk naturally has the greatest fit and harmony with the needs of the baby, so it is the best and most suitable food for the growth of the baby.