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Dua in Pregnancy,Dua for Delivery

Dua in Pregnancy and for Delivery

When someone is pregnant, it’s a time of significant change. Emotions can range from joy to anxiety. During these moments, praying can bring comfort and calmness. Reciting Allah’s names, seeking forgiveness, or simply talking to Allah can help expectant mothers feel more secure.

The Importance of Prayer During Pregnancy

Praying during pregnancy isn’t just about seeking blessings; it’s also about feeling a deep connection with the unborn child. Many mothers read parts of the Quran or recite heartfelt prayers while placing their hands on their belly, fostering a strong bond between them, their baby, and Allah. This spiritual practice can make the pregnancy feel truly special.

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Gratitude and Patience

Express gratitude to Allah for the miraculous gift of childbirth and the strength granted during labor and delivery. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude invites blessings and abundance into the birthing experience. Recognize each contraction as a sign of Allah’s mercy and grace.

Childbirth requires immense patience and perseverance. Trust in Allah’s timing and wisdom, embracing each moment of difficulty as an opportunity for spiritual growth and endurance.

Recommended Duas for Pregnancy and Delivery

Dua to Be Read During Pregnancy

This dua is highly recommended by many women who have experienced safe and normal pregnancies. It is short but powerful: Astaghfar (seeking forgiveness). Recite abundant Astaghfar and seek refuge in Allah. Additionally, you can read the following Quranic dua throughout your pregnancy:

 رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ

“My Lord, do not leave me alone [with no heir], while you are the best of inheritors.”(Surah 21:89)

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“O Lord, bestow on me a goodly offspring from You; verily, You are the hearer of prayer.(Al Imran:38)

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Dua for Delivery and Conceiving

If you have crossed your expected due date or are trying to get pregnant, recite the following duas:

  • “My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous.” (Surah As-Saffat 37:100)
  • “O Lord, bestow on me a goodly offspring from You; verily, You are the hearer of prayer.” (Surah Al Imran 3:38)
  • This dua of Prophet Zakaria (A.S) is also recommended:

“Rabbi habli min ladunka thurriyyatan tayyibah. Innaka samiu addua.” (Surah Al Imran 3:38)
“Oh my Lord! Grant me a righteous child as Your special favor; surely You hear all prayers.”

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My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous.”(37:100)

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If You Want to Listen to these Dua, You can listen to it here :

Also Read : Quranic Dua to read for Various health Problems

Specific Verses and Surahs

  • First five verses from Surah Al-Inshiqaq (chapter 84:1-5) are recommended to be read during delivery.
  • Surah Maryam and Surah Yaseen, along with Ayatul Kursi, are also beneficial to recite.

Additional Short Supplications

  • “Hasbunallaahu wa ni’imal wakeel”
    “Allah suffices us, and He is the best guardian.”
  • “Inniy u’eedhuhaa bika wa dhurriyyatahaa minas shaytaanir rajeem”
    “And I command her and her offspring to Thy protection, from the evil one, the rejected.”

Protection of the Unborn Child

  • “My Lord! Indeed, I [I] vowed to You what is in my womb, dedicated, so accept from me. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. I seek refuge for her in You and her offspring from the Shaitaan the rejected. My Lord grants [for] me from Yourself offspring pure. Indeed, You are All-Hearer of the prayer.” (Surah Al-Imran 3:35-38)

Scholarly Insights

Advice from Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked about verses to recite for easing childbirth. He recommended reciting verses that speak of ease and childbirth, such as:

  • “Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185)
  • “And no female conceives or gives birth, but with His Knowledge.” (Surah Fatir 35:11)

These verses, recited with belief in their impact, can be beneficial as the entire Quran is a healing and mercy. Shaykh al-‘Uthaymeen emphasized the power of the Quran in healing, citing the verse:

  • “And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism and act on it), and it increases the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers) nothing but loss.” (Surah Al-Isra 17:82)

This highlights the Quran’s role in healing both spiritual and physical ailments when recited with sincere faith.

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Dua for Delivery if You have crossed your expected due date or you are trying to get pregnant-

 رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ

“My Lord, do not leave me alone [with no heir], while you are the best of inheritors.”(Surah 21:89)

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“O Lord, bestow on me a goodly offspring from You; verily, You are the hearer of prayer.(Al Imran:38)

It is the Dua of Zakaria (A.S):  Rabbi habli min ladunka thurriyyatan tayyibah. Innaka samiu addua. (” Oh my Rab! Grant me a righteous child as Your special favor ; surely you hear all prayers.” Surah Ale Imraan, verse 38)

Food Recommended to eat in Pregnancy (From Hadeeths ).

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First five Verses from Surah Al Inshiqaq chapter 84  (1-5) is recommended to be read during the time of delivery.

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It is also recommended to Read Surah Maryam and Surah Yaseen and Ayatul Kursi. The Islamic education of the child starts when the child is still in the womb of the mother. This is through the thoughts that she carries in those days, by the feelings that she has, by the kind of books that she reads, by the kind of company that she keeps and by the kind of things that she hears. So , We should read to our unborn child .

Also read:

If You are Looking For a Pregnancy Book for Muslim Sisters , This Book “ Heaven under your Feet is a Definite Recommend.

Other Short Supplications We can Read for easy delivery are-

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Hasbunallaahu wa ni’imal wakeel
Allah suffices us and He is the best guardian

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Inniy u’eedhuhaa bika wa dhurriyyatahaa minas shaytaanir rajeem
And I command her and her offspring to Thy protection, from the evil one, the rejected.

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NB: Please Note that these are only  the Recommended “Dua for delivery ” suggested by the Scholars  and there are no dua for delivery recorded in Saheeh Hadith

It must be noted that there are NO Duas in the saheeh Sunnah that are specifically for the pregnant woman or the baby. Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked: Are there any verses that may be recited for the purpose of making childbirth easier for the woman?

He replied:

I do not know of anything of that nature in the Sunnah, but if you recite over the pregnant woman who is in labour that which speaks of things being made easier, such as the verse (interpretation of the meaning):

“Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you”[al-Baqarah 2:185]; and that which speaks of childbirth and delivery, such as the verse (interpretation of the meaning): “And no female conceives or gives birth, but with His Knowledge” [Faatir 35:11] – this will be beneficial; it has been tried and tested, by Allah’s leave.

The entire Qur’an is healing; if the reciter and the one to whom it is recited believe in its impact then it must inevitably have an effect, because Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism and act on it), and it increases the Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers) nothing but loss” [al-Isra’ 17:82]. This verse is general in meaning; healing and mercy includes healing of hearts from the diseases of doubt and desire, as well as the healing of bodies from physical disease. End quote.

Ref-“Fataawa Noor ‘ala ad-Darb, tape no. 257, side A.”

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Translation: And Allah created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop; then He made you mates. And no female conceives nor does she give birth except with His knowledge. And no aged person is granted [additional] life nor is his lifespan lessened but that it is in a register. Indeed, that for Allah is easy.(35:11)

Practical Tips for Expectant Mothers

Islamic Education of the Child

The Islamic education of a child starts in the womb. The mother’s thoughts, feelings, the books she reads, and the company she keeps all contribute to the unborn child’s spiritual environment. Reading Quranic verses and supplications to the unborn child can instill a sense of peace and spiritual connection.

Recommended Foods During Pregnancy

Following the guidance from Hadith, certain foods are recommended during pregnancy for their nutritional and spiritual benefits. While the specific foods were not detailed in this post, seeking advice from knowledgeable scholars and Islamic nutritionists can be beneficial.

Suggested Reading

For those looking for a comprehensive guide, the book “Heaven Under Your Feet” is highly recommended for Muslim sisters. It offers valuable insights and advice for expectant mothers.

Final Thoughts

May Allah help all the sisters in pregnancy and grant them the ease to deliver beautiful and pious children who will become future leaders of the Ummah. Ameen. My duas are always with you. Feel free to write to us; your comments are valuable.

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