This text is a collection of prayers, supplications, and recommended acts which have been extracted from the Noble Qur’an and the Ahadith of the Infallibles.

It features invocations for: Divine intervention in conceiving a child, having a safe and secure pregnancy, assistance for an easy delivery, help in breastfeeding, spiritual protection of the child from the evil elements, and various other themes.

This work concludes with excerpts from the book: “The Islamic Family Structure”, concerning the period of pregnancy. the position and worth of a child, and various other topics in relation to children.

A Mother's Prayer - Prayers And Supplications For Every Stage Of A Woman's Pregnancy Up To Childbirth And Beyond Compiled by Saleem Bhimji and Arifa Hudda. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-9733622-3-5 The Academy for Learning Islam (www.academyofislam.org) [email protected] & The Islamic Humanitarian Service (www.al-haqq.com) [email protected] This book is sold subject to the condition that no part thereof shall by way of trade or otherwise be reproduced or otherwise circulated in any form or binding or cover, including electronic, without the prior written permission of the Islamic Publishing House. Printed in Canada By Webcom Limited www.webcomlink.com © Copyright 2004 Islamic Publishing House - All Rights Reserved