Here are some thoughts from Islam perspective 🏵️🏵️👇

In Islam, God (Allah) is referred to with masculine pronouns, as the Quran uses the pronoun "He" to refer to God. This is not because God is male, but rather because the Arabic language, like many languages, assigns gender to nouns and pronouns. In Islamic theology, God is beyond human qualities such as gender, and is thus referred to with masculine pronouns due to linguistic conventions.

It is important to note, however, that in Islam, God is also referred to with many attributes that emphasize God's nurturing and compassionate qualities, such as the "Rahman" (the Most Merciful) and "Raheem" (the Most Compassionate). These attributes are not gendered and highlight the inclusive nature of God's mercy and compassion.

Additionally, the Quran describes God as neither male nor female:
"There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing" (Quran 42:11).
This verse emphasizes that God is beyond human comprehension and cannot be limited by human characteristics, including gender.

In terms of maternal metaphors, while they are not commonly used in Islamic theology, there are several Quranic verses and Hadiths that describe God's caring and nurturing qualities.
For example, "Allah is more affectionate to His servants than a mother to her child" (Bukhari and Muslim). This Hadith emphasizes that God's love and care for humanity is greater than any human love, including that of a mother for her child.

Overall, Islamic theology emphasizes the unity and transcendence of God, while also acknowledging God's compassionate and merciful qualities. While the use of masculine pronouns is the convention in Islamic language, God is beyond human gender and is described with attributes that emphasize God's inclusive and caring nature.
"Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him." (Quran 112:1-4)
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