The Holy Qur’an provides profound insights into the process of birth:

سورة فاطر – الآية 11
“اللَّهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ مِنْ نُطْفَةٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا وَمَا تَحْمِلُ مِنْ أُنثَى وَلَا تَضَعُ إِلَّا بِعِلْمِهِ”
“Allah is the One Who created you from dust, then from a drop of fluid (nutfa), then made you into pairs, and no female conceives or gives birth except by His knowledge.”

In this verse, Allah highlights His complete control and knowledge over the stages of human creation. From dust to human pairs, conception and birth occur solely under His knowledge and decree.

سورة الأعراف – الآية 189
“هُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ نَفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَجَعَلَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا لِيَسْكُنَ إِلَيْهَا فَلَمَّا تَغَشَّاهَا حَمَلَتْ حَمْلًا خَفِيفًا فَمَرَّتْ بِهِ”
“He it is Who created you from one soul and made its mate, that he might find comfort in her. When he covered her, she carried a light burden and moved about with it.”

This verse elucidates that Allah created humanity from a single soul, referring to Adam, and then made Eve as his mate.

From Islamic teachings, it is clear that Islam does not prescribe any specific rituals from conception to delivery. Instead, it emphasizes that certain fundamental acts are considered Islamic only in the context of childbirth.

Furthermore, many customs and rituals related to pregnancy have emerged over time. However, it is important to note that these customs have no basis in the Qur’an or the Prophet’s actions. They are merely self-made, un-Islamic practices.

A pregnant woman requires protection and care, which Islam mandates. The Qur’an specifically instructs that this care and protection should continue until childbirth and breastfeeding.

سورة الطلاق – الآية 6
“فَإِنْ كُنَّ أُولَاتِ حَمْلٍ فَأَنْفِقُوا عَلَيْهِنَّ حَتَّى يَضَعْنَ حَمْلَهُنَّ فَإِنْ أَرْضَعْنَ لَكُمْ فَآتُوهُنَّ أُجُورَهُنَّ”
“And if they are pregnant, then spend on them until they give birth. And if they give suck to your children, then give them their due recompense.”

Islam advises showing proper love, respect, and honor to one’s wife. According to the 19th verse of Surah An-Nisa, it is impermissible to inflict mental or physical harm upon them through words or deeds.

In addition, Islam mandates that we provide necessary care to women during pregnancy. Following scientific guidelines and sincerely praying to Allah for a smooth delivery are essential practices as prescribed by Islam.

سورة الأعراف – الآية 190
“فَلَمَّا آتَاهُمَا صَالِحًا جَعَلَا لَهُ شُرَكَاءَ فِيمَا آتَاهُمَا فَتَعَالَى اللَّهُ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ”
“But when they were granted a righteous child, they associated partners with Him in what He had given them. Exalted is Allah above what they associate with Him.”

Historically, the idolatrous Makkah husband and wife would pray to Allah for a healthy delivery, and Allah would accept their prayer. However, after childbirth, they would associate partners with Allah.

They would equate many other things with Allah. This is what Allah, exalted is He, indicates in this verse. For a Muslim, it is absolutely impermissible to associate partners (shirk) with Allah, whether before or after childbirth or at any point in life.

In the Qur’anic perspective, associating partners with Allah is a grave sin. Those who commit such acts are influenced by the devil. Thus, seeking protection from the devil’s mischief and striving to be a devoted servant of Allah is crucial.

Let us also review the evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah about Islamic rituals after birth. Insha  Allah