Or increase the recitation of Surah al-Inshiqaaq if you were already reciting from the start of the pregnancy.Ībstain from listening to music and replace that with recitation or Quran or adhkar, as it has scientifically been proven that the child is able to recognize certain sounds in the womb.
Other Ulama suggest in your last month recite the first five ayahs of Surah Al-Inshiqaaq abundantly, as this will help with an easier delivery and labour. “O Allah bestow onto me from You, pure children. In addition to that, ask Allah to bless you with pious children like our beloved Prophet Zakariya (AS) did:
Recite Surah Fatiha (Surah 1) 41 times in between the sunnah and fardh of Fajr prayer.One of the Habaib also advised pregnant women to look at pictures of the Ka’aba when she was too tired to actively engage in ibadah.As babies are said to be able to recognise certain sounds and music from their time in the womb, reading certain texts such as the “Book of Assistance” by Imam al-Haddad, is advised in order to bring about recognition.Try and do as much salawat on the Prophet (saw) as possible – in particular Salat al-Tunjina’ and “As salaam Alaikum ayuha-nabee wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu”.Shaykh Muhammad Ba Shu’ayb once advised, for the sake of any children we are to have to recite all our adhkar and awrad everyday and to ensure that we pray as many prayers in congregation with our spouse.“ As salaam Alaikum ayuha-nabee wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu”.Surah Maryam (Surah 19) for ease in labour (you can also play on YouTube).The first ayat of Surah al-Fath’ (Surah 48).The husband should recite Surah Inshirah (Surah 94) 152 times on the baby.“ Ya Lateef” – to be recited 129 times every morning and evening.Surah Maryam (Surah 19) – to be recited in the 3 rd trimester as labour approaches.Surah Yusuf (Surah 12) – to be recited in the 2 nd trimester when the child’s physical appearance is forming, for beautiful physical appearance.Surah Luqman (Surah 31) – to be recited daily during the 1 st trimester when the baby’s brain, mental faculties and nervous system are developing, this Surah helps the baby’s brain develop.Surah Inshiqaq (Surah 84) – to be recited daily throughout the pregnancy.Students of Habib ‘Umar bin Hafidh (hafidhahulah), of Yemen collected this list of recommendations some years ago, for those amongst us who are pregnant or struggling with infertility. Let me get to the point, here are some dua’ and some adhkar to help you through.
“O Allah, all praise and gratitude is for you” Don’t take even a split second for granted. Please remember to thank Allah for blessing you with this opportunity that many desire and don’t have. But if you want that cute bundle of joy in your hands, then you have to push through (no pun intended!) these nine months and labour and show yourself that “you’ve got the power!” No one said pregnancy and labour would be or is easy. Amidst all the excitement, shopping, and getting your homes ready for this new addition to the family, sometimes you can forget the spiritual connection with that Exalted Being who has blessed us with this amazing journey. Motherhood! A very exciting experience and something I believe most women desire and dream for, as they are born nurturers. Allah bless you with a healthy and happy baby who lives and strives off faith and Islam, I hope Allah grants you the coolness of your eyes. Congratulations to you and your family on your bun in the oven.