Being a mother or father is one of the best feelings in the world. No matter how difficult your life is, when you look at your child’s face, you will feel relaxed, especially when he or she smiles looking at you.
That said, here is a blog for the best dua for pregnancy. We will also discuss more supplication, which you can recite before, during, and after pregnancy. Furthermore, we will also tell you the correct time to recite the pregnancy dua and its associated benefits.
Best dua for pregnancy
This supplication is for all women trying to conceive a pregnancy. Men can also recite it for their wives.
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِى فَرْدًۭا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْوَٰرِثِينَ
Dua for pregnancy in English: Rabbī lā tadhar-nī fardan wa anta khayru al-wārithīn.
Translation: My Lord! Do not leave me childless, though You are the Best of Successors.
Explanation: The Arabic text has been taken from Surah Al-Anbya, Verse 89. In this verse, the Quran speaks about Prophet Zachariah’s (PBUH) prayer to Allah to give him a child. Allah fulfilled his wish and granted him John (Yahya) (PBUH).
Dua for getting pregnant with a righteous child
The following are the best supplications for women looking to get pregnant. Recite these duas daily after offering Salah. You can also club this supplication for pregnancy with the dua after Salah.
رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ
English translitration: Rabbi hab lee minas saaliheen
Translation: My Lord! Bless me with righteous offspring.
Explanation: This verse is taken from Surah As-Saffat Verse 100. In this Surah, Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) gives his people the message of one God. They became furious and planned to throw him into the fire.
Allah failed their plans because he is the best planner of them all. Ibrahim (PBUH) left his people, saying Allah will guide me. He then prayed to Allah to bless him with righteous offspring. Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) was blessed with Ishmael and Isaac. Several Prophets of Allah were from the bloodline of Ibrahim (PBUH).
Dua-e-Zakaria for Pregnancy
رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
English transliteration: Rabbi Hab Lee Mil Ladunka D’urriyyatan T’ayyibah Innaka Samee-u’d Du’aa
Translation: My Lord! Grant me—by your grace—righteous offspring. You are certainly the Hearer of ˹all˺ prayers.
Explanation: This text is taken from Surah Al-Imran Verse 38. The Quran speaks about Prophet Zachariah (PBUH) when he visited Mary—mother of Isa (PBUH). He saw Mary’s supplies were full, and he asked how this happened. Marry said it was Allah who filled it.
Upon hearing that, Zachariah (PBUH) prayed to Allah for righteous offspring, which was answered. Zachariah (PBUH) had a son named John (Yahya). We highly recommend reciting dua for protection from the evil eye if you are pregnant.
Pregnancy Dua (Recited by Father)
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامً
English transliteration: Rabbana hab lana min ‘azwajina wathurriyyatina qurrata aAAyunin waijAAalna lilmuttaqeena imama
Translation: Our Lord! Bless us with ˹pious˺ spouses and offspring who will be the joy of our hearts, and make us models for the righteous.
Explanation: This verse is taken from Surah Al-Furqan, Verse 74. In this verse, the Quran says that those who turn back to Allah and ask for forgiveness will be forgiven. They will be those who pray for wives and righteous kids.
They will be rewarded with elevated mansions in paradise, peace, and salutations. We should always ask Allah for his mercy and recite the dua for forgiveness.
Dua for safe pregnancy and delivery
Here is the best dua you can recite for the protection of pregnancy. Keep in mind that you have to recite these supplications throughout the pregnancy period.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Dua for safe pregnancy and delivery in English: A’udhu bi kalimat Allah at-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah.
Translation: O Allah! I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.
Hadith: Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (PBUH) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain and say: “Your forefather (i.e. Abraham) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Ishmael and Isaac by reciting the following: A’udhu bi kalimat Allah at-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah. —Sahih al-Bukhari 3371
Explanation: This is the best supplication you can make for your child during pregnancy and after delivery. This supplication was recited by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) for Hasan and Hussain and by Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) for Ishmael and Isaac.
We should follow the Sunnah of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) by reciting this dua for protection from evil, the enemy, and Shaytan.
You can also recite Surah Al-Falaq, An-Nas, and Ayat ul Kursi for pregnancy protection.
Dua for Pregnant Women
Becoming a mother is one of the best feelings in the world. Here are a few supplications you can make to Allah for the good news.
1- Perform Abolution with the dua for Wudu.
2- Pray two Rak’aat Salah for thanks. We should always recite dua for thanking Allah for everything.
3- Recite these supplications after getting the good news till the delivery of the child.
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
Transliteration: Allahumma lakal hamdu wa lakal shukr
Translation: O Allah, to You, belongs all praise and thanks.
Explanation: Muslims widely use the phrase to express gratitude to Allah for his blessings and mercy. However, this supplication is not available in the Holy Quran or Hadith.
The meaning of this Arabic text resembles Surah Al-Fatiha Verse 2 and Surah Ibrahim Verse 7. You should also recite the following Surah from the Quran during the pregnancy.
- Surah Yaseen for Allah’s protection: Recite for overall protection and blessings from Allah.
- Surah Maryam for ease during labor: Helps ease the difficulties of labor and childbirth.
- Surah Luqman for baby’s development: Prayed for wisdom and the healthy development of the baby.
- Surah Muhammad for Allah’s protection: A source of divine protection for both mother and child.
- Surah Yusuf for good physical appearance: Believed to bless the child with beautiful physical features.
- Ayat ul Kursi for Allah’s protection: Recite for protection from harm and evil for both mother and baby.
Dua for Labor & Easy delivery
Labor pain is the thing every mother-to-be has to go through. There is no supplication to remove this pain, but there is a dua for ease in Islam, which you can recite at the time of labor pain.
رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى. وَيَسِّرْ لِىٓ أَمْرِى
Dua for Ease in English: Rabbi ishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri. —Surah Taha Verse 25-26
Translation: My Lord! Uplift my heart for me, and make my task easy.
Explanation: The supplication for ease is found in Surah Taha—Chapter 20 of the Holy Quran. These words were recited by Prophet Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) after his encounter with Allah in the valley of Ṭuwa.
Musa was entrusted with the mission of conveying Allah’s message and confronting Pharaoh, who had arrogantly claimed divinity. Seeking Allah’s assistance in fulfilling this challenging task, Musa made this heartfelt dua, asking for ease and clarity.
Dua for pregnancy pain relief
As mentioned above, the pain of labor and delivery is inevitable, and every mother has to bear it. However, here is the dua to relieve pain in Islam, which was recited by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ x3
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ x7
Dua for Pain in English transliteration: Bismillah. A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru.
Dua for Pain English translation: In the name of Allah. I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) would recite ‘Bismillah’ three times over the affected area and then say, ‘A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru’ seven times.
Hadith: Uthman b. Abu al-‘As Al-Thaqafi reported that he made a complaint of pain to Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) that he felt in his body at the time he had become Muslim. Thereupon Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said: Place your hand at the place where you feel pain in your body and say Bismillah (in the name of Allah) three times and seven times A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru (I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear).— Sahih Muslim 2202
Dua after pregnancy (for sick & ill)
After giving birth to your child, the parents must thank Allah. The father of the child must offer Salat-ul-Shukr (prayer of thanks) and pray for the health of his wife and kid. He should give charity and sadqa in the name of Allah.
Here is the dua for healing and quick recovery in Islam.
أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَا
Dua for Healing in English: Adhhib al-baas Rabb an-naas, ishfi anta ash-shaafi, laa shifaa’a illa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqaman.
Translation: Lord of the people. Remove the disease, cure him, for Thou art the great Curer, there is no cure but through Thine healing Power, which leaves nothing of the disease.
Hadith: ‘A’isha reported Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) as saying: When Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) visited the sick, he would say: Lord of the people. Remove the disease, cure him, for Thou art the great Curer, there is no cure but through Thine healing Power, which leaves nothing of the disease. —Sahih Muslim 2191c
dua for pregnancy after intercourse & before it
There is no supplication mentioned in the Quran or Hadith for intercourse. However, you can say the name of Allah before having intercourse with your wife. We have discussed the benefits and meaning of Bismillah, which you should read.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Dua for pregnancy before intercourse: Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.
Translation: In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
You can make supplication to Allah after intercourse to give you a beautiful and healthy child. To make this supplication effective, recite it after offering Tahajjud prayer with the dua for Tahajjud.
What is the best time to recite dua for pregnancy?
The best time is when you decide to have a baby. The first dua for pregnancy is the dua to recite before intercourse.
Start reciting the dua for pregnancy of protection when you hear about the good news. It would be best if you recited the dua for pregnancy and safe delivery throughout pregnancy. At the end, recite the dua for labor and pray for a healthy child.
What are the benefits of reciting the pregnancy dua?
Reciting duas during pregnancy offers numerous spiritual and emotional benefits. Here are some key advantages:
- Seeking Protection for the Mother and Baby: Duas such as Ayat ul Kursi or Surah Yaseen are often recited to seek Allah’s protection from harm for both the mother and the unborn child.
- Promoting Healthy Development: Duas like Surah Luqman and Surah Maryam are believed to support the physical and spiritual development of the baby. Recite the dua for good health for your wife and kid.
- Ease During Pregnancy and Labor: Reciting Surah Maryam or other relevant duas can help reduce anxiety and discomfort, promoting ease during labor and delivery. Here is the best dua for family and loved ones.
- Strengthening Faith and Patience: Continuous supplication keeps the mother’s focus on Allah, strengthening her faith and helping her cultivate patience during the challenging moments of pregnancy. Recite the 2nd Kalma to strengthen your faith and dua for patience.
- Building a Connection with the Baby: Praying for the unborn child builds a spiritual connection and helps prepare the parents to raise the child with Islamic values.
- Trusting in Allah’s Plan: Reciting duas encourages trust in Allah’s wisdom and plan, especially during moments of uncertainty or difficulty.
What should a father do after a child is born?
Here is what a father should do after his wife gives birth to a child.
- Thank Allah
- Offer two or more Raa’kat Salah (Nafil)
- Give Adhan in the child’s ear. Here is the dua after adhan, which we must recite every time.
- Give charity
- Distribute sweets with the good news
- Slaughter two animals for a boy and one animal for a girl (Aqiqah), shave their heads, and give them names on the seventh day. —Sunan Ibn Majah 3165
- Perform circumcision if it’s a boy. This can be done at the early stage of birth. Doing circumcision before the age of seven is preferred in Islam.
- Contact Dawud Academy for online Quran learning.
Wrap Up
We have listed the best supplications and duas for pregnancy which you can memorzie and recite before, during and after pregnancy. We have also provided relevant refrences to Sahih Hadiths and Quranic verses.
We hope you will find this pregnancy dua guide useful and share it with others. Remember us in your prayers, Jazakallah Khairan.
FAQs
What is the best dua for pregnancy conceiving?
The follwoing supplication is best dua for getting pregnant. This supplication is also know as dua for pregnancy zakariya.
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِى فَرْدًۭا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْوَٰرِثِينَ
Rabbī lā tadhar-nī fardan wa anta khayru al-wārithīn
What is the dua for pregnancy protection?
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
A’udhu bi kalimat Allah at-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah.
dua for pregnancy complications?
Here is the best dua for pregnancy complications.
رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى. وَيَسِّرْ لِىٓ أَمْرِى
Rabbi ishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri.
أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَا
Adhhib al-baas Rabb an-naas, ishfi anta ash-shaafi, laa shifaa’a illa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqaman.
Which surah is for pregnancy in Islam?
There is no direct verse or chapter for pregnancy in the Holy Quran. Although scholars advise reciting Surah Yaseen, Maryam, and Luqman for pregnancy. Inshallah, Allah will bless you with a child.
Is there a dua to avoid miscarriage?
Sadly, there is no dua to avoid miscarriage. It is Allah who gives life and takes it back whenever he wants. Therefore, we must accept Allah’s will and stay positive, especially in times of difficulty.
If you had a miscarriage or delivered a dead baby, recite Inna lillahi Wa Inallah-e-Raji’oon, and bury your baby with full honor. Here is the dua for the dead and deceased and the dua for visiting a graveyard.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
