Hamila (حامل, meaning pregnant in Arabic) is the complete Islamic pregnancy tracking app for Muslim mothers. It combines health tracking tools (kick counter, contraction timer, weight log) with spiritual features (daily dhikr, pregnancy duas, Surah recommendations) in one beautiful app.

Is Hamila free to download?

Yes, Hamila is completely free to download on iOS and Android. The core pregnancy tracking and Islamic content features are free to use.

What Islamic content does Hamila include?

Hamila includes: daily morning and evening dhikr tailored for pregnancy, over 40 authentic pregnancy duas (with Arabic text, transliteration, and translation), Surah recommendations by trimester (Surah Maryam, Ya-Sin, Al-Ikhlas), Islamic reflections with Quranic verses for each week of pregnancy, and guidance on Islamic birth practices (adhan, tahnik, aqiqah).

Which madhabs does Hamila support?

Hamila supports all four Sunni madhabs: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. You can select your madhab during onboarding and change it at any time in settings.

What languages does Hamila support?

Hamila currently supports English, Arabic, and Turkish, with more languages coming soon. All Arabic duas and dhikr include full Arabic text with RTL support.

Does Hamila work offline?

Yes, Hamila has offline-first design. All Islamic content (dhikr, duas, Surah recommendations) is available offline. Health tracking data is queued and syncs when connectivity returns.

What is the best dua to read during pregnancy?

The most beloved duas during pregnancy include: 'Rabbi hab li minas-salihin' (Quran 37:100) — dua for a righteous child; 'Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibatan' (Quran 3:38) — dua for good offspring; and 'Allahumma yassir wa la tu'assir' — dua for ease in delivery. Hamila includes all of these with Arabic text, transliteration, and translation.

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The Islamic Pregnancy App for Muslim Mothers

Hamila combines trusted week-by-week pregnancy tracking with authentic Islamic guidance, daily duas, and a caring community — so you can navigate every stage of pregnancy with knowledge, sakīnah, and confidence.

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More than a pregnancy tracker — a spiritual companion

Most pregnancy apps focus only on symptoms, kick counts, and appointments. But for Muslim mothers, pregnancy is also a profound act of worship — a time for increased dua, gratitude, and reliance on Allah. Hamila is the first app built with both realities in mind.

Every feature in Hamila is designed with the Muslim mother's full experience in view: practical health tools sit alongside duas for each trimester, Quranic recitation recommendations, and guidance on Islamic birth practices — all in one calm, beautiful app.

Whether you are a first-time mother or welcoming your fourth child, Hamila grows with you — from the dua of conception through to the adhān after birth and the aqīqah celebration beyond.

Everything You Need, in One App

From the first trimester to birth and beyond, Hamila supports every step of your Islamic pregnancy journey.

Week-by-Week Pregnancy Tracking

Follow your baby's development from conception to birth with medically informed weekly updates. Track weight, symptoms, kick counts, and key milestones all in one place — so you always know what's happening and what to expect next.

Duas, Dhikr & Adhkar for Every Stage

Access a curated collection of duas and adhkar drawn from the Quran and Sunnah, organised by trimester and situation — from early pregnancy anxieties and requesting a righteous child, to the final weeks before birth and gratitude after delivery.

Personalised Islamic Birth Plan

Create a birth plan that centres your Islamic values — including your preferences for recitation in the delivery room, adhān after birth, aqīqah planning, and tahnik. Share it with your midwife or birth team with one tap.

Contraction & Labour Timer

Time your contractions accurately with a one-touch interface during labour. The app records duration and frequency automatically, helping you and your care team know when it's time to head to the hospital or birth centre.

Muslim Mothers Community

Join a private, moderated community of Muslim mothers from around the world. Share your journey, ask questions, and find support from women who understand the unique experience of navigating pregnancy with faith at the centre.

Quran, Surahs & Islamic Resources

Access recommended surahs for pregnancy, a complete dua library, and curated Islamic guidance on topics like breastfeeding, naming your child, and post-birth rituals — all sourced from recognised Islamic scholarship.

What to Expect Each Trimester — The Islamic Way

Hamila walks alongside you through all three trimesters, blending medically informed guidance with spiritually grounding Islamic content.

First Trimester

Weeks 1–13 · Settling your heart

The first trimester often brings a mix of joy, fatigue, and uncertainty. Hamila provides week-by-week updates on your baby's rapid early development alongside duas for conceiving a righteous child, seeking protection from harm, and steadying the heart. Morning sickness tips, nutrition guidance, and your first appointment checklist are all here.

Second Trimester

Weeks 14–27 · Building healthy routines

Energy often returns in the second trimester, making it the ideal time to establish healthy habits. Hamila helps you track baby movements, log your growing weight, and build consistent morning and evening adhkar routines. Guidance on halal nutrition, gentle movement, and preparing for the anatomy scan sit alongside weekly spiritual reflections.

Third Trimester

Weeks 28–40 · Preparing for birth and beyond

The final stretch calls for practical preparation and deep tawakkul. Use Hamila's contraction timer when labour begins, finalise your Islamic birth plan, and pack your hospital bag with our tailored checklist. Post-birth guidance covers the adhān, tahnik, aqīqah, and the duas of new parenthood.

"Finally an app that gets me as a Muslim mother — the duas for each stage are exactly what I needed."

— Beta tester, London

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Hamila before you download.

Is Hamila a medical app?

Hamila is a pregnancy tracking and Islamic guidance companion, not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult your midwife, doctor, or healthcare provider for medical advice. Our health content is informational only.

Who provides the Islamic content in Hamila?

Our duas, dhikr, and Islamic birth-practice content are curated from recognised Islamic sources — primarily the Quran and authenticated hadith — and reviewed for accuracy and clarity before being added to the app.

Can I use Hamila if I am trying to conceive, not yet pregnant?

Yes. Hamila includes duas and guidance for the conception stage, including supplications for a righteous child. You can start using the spiritual features before your pregnancy begins.

Is my personal data secure?

Yes. We take your privacy seriously. Your health data is encrypted and never sold to third parties. You can request full data deletion at any time from your account settings or by contacting us.

Which languages and countries does Hamila support?

Hamila currently supports English with Arabic script for duas and Quranic content. We are actively working on additional language support to serve Muslim mothers across more regions.

Does Hamila support different schools of Islamic thought?

We aim to present content that is widely accepted across the major madhahib, and where opinions differ we note this clearly. Hamila is built to be inclusive of Muslim mothers across different traditions and cultures.

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Islamic Pregnancy Guide · 12 min read · 2026-01-06

The Complete Islamic Pregnancy Guide: Duas, Dhikr & Evidence-Based Self-Care from Conception to Birth

Pregnancy is both a physical transformation and a deeply spiritual journey, especially for Muslim women who want to honour their body, their baby and their faith at every step. This guide brings together Quran-anchored practices, modern medical self-care, and Hamila to support you from the first positive test to the day you hold your baby.

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Why an Islamic Approach to Pregnancy Matters

Research shows that faith practices such as salah, Quran recitation, dhikr and dua can significantly reduce perinatal anxiety and depression in Muslim women, improving emotional wellbeing during pregnancy, childbirth and after loss.

A separate study found a clear negative correlation between Islamic lifestyle scores and pregnancy-specific stress: the more closely women lived by Islamic values and practices, the lower their reported stress levels in pregnancy.

This means your spiritual routine is not just extra reward — it is a proven source of calm, resilience and mental health support during pregnancy, alongside medical care.

How Hamila Supports a Faith-Centred Pregnancy

Hamila was designed as an Islamic pregnancy companion app that integrates daily spiritual content, including Quran, duas and dhikr tailored to your journey, with week-by-week baby development tracking and practical health tools.

By putting worship, knowledge and practical tracking in one place, Hamila becomes your digital companion in both dunya and deen throughout pregnancy.

Daily spiritual content including Quran, duas and dhikr tailored to your trimester

Week-by-week baby development tracking with Quranic reflections

Pregnancy health tools: kick counter, contraction timer, birth plan builder and weight log

Islamic reminders, guidance and community support from other Muslim mothers

First Trimester: Building Foundations of Iman and Self-Care

The first trimester can bring tiredness, nausea and anxiety about the unknown, making gentle spiritual routines especially valuable.

Choose one or two dhikr phrases you repeat when waking, before sleep and after nausea waves — for example, istighfar and simple tasbih. In Hamila, use the spiritual content tab to surface short, easy-to-remember dhikr and duas that match your energy level on challenging days.

Follow your clinician's advice on folic acid, nutrition and rest — caring for your body is part of amanah (trust) from Allah. Use Hamila's weight and symptom notes to track anything to mention at your next appointment.

A faith-informed lifestyle — enough sleep, nutritious food, modest movement and structured worship — is strongly associated with lower pregnancy stress.

Second Trimester: Deepening Connection with Your Baby and the Quran

For many women, the second trimester feels lighter physically, making it a good time to establish routines that will carry you through birth and postpartum.

Engaging with Quran during pregnancy can be a meaningful first step toward nurturing your baby's spiritual future. Set a modest daily goal — for example, one page recited or listened to — and track streaks in Hamila. Choose surahs with themes of tawakkul and mercy, such as Maryam and Yusuf.

Hamila lets you track your baby's development by week, which you can pair with short duas of gratitude and protection at each milestone.

Third Trimester: Preparing for Birth with Sabr and Tawakkul

As birth approaches, anxieties about pain, procedures and outcomes often rise — but integrating spirituality into pregnancy care can reduce stress and support more positive childbirth experiences.

Compile a small set of duas and short verses you find comforting. Practise pairing breathing with dhikr in calm moments so it is familiar during contractions. Store your personal dua list inside Hamila or bookmark your favourite spiritual prompts so your birth partner can read them aloud in the delivery room.

Include a small prayer mat, modest nursing clothing, and printed duas in your hospital bag alongside standard checklists. Hamila's contraction timer and health tracking tools can help you decide when to call your provider or go to the hospital.

Ramadan and Pregnancy: Combining Spirituality and Safety

If your pregnancy coincides with Ramadan, pregnant women are permitted to break their fast if there is genuine fear of harm — consult a trusted scholar and your clinician. If medically cleared, careful planning of nutrition, hydration and sleep is essential.

Use Hamila's health tracker to monitor symptoms, weight changes, and baby movements throughout Ramadan.

Making Your Own Personalised Islamic Pregnancy Plan

Consider defining for each trimester your spiritual goals such as minimum daily dhikr, frequency of Quran listening, salah on time, and a dua list for appointments. Also set health tracking goals such as logging weight weekly, using the kick counter from week 28, and noting mood changes.

Hamila acts as the hub where you store these intentions, track progress and adjust when life gets messy — turning your pregnancy into a lived journey of sabr, shukr and tawakkul.

Questions mothers often ask

What is an Islamic approach to pregnancy?

An Islamic approach integrates physical self-care — nutrition, rest, medical appointments — with spiritual practice including salah, dhikr, dua and Quran recitation. Research confirms this integrated approach measurably reduces perinatal anxiety and stress.

How can I stay spiritually grounded during pregnancy?

Start with short, consistent routines attached to moments you already have, such as after Fajr or before sleep. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of dhikr or dua each day builds meaningful spiritual continuity.

What does Hamila offer Muslim mothers?

Hamila combines week-by-week pregnancy tracking, health tools including kick counter, contraction timer and birth plan builder, and Islamic content including duas, dhikr, Quranic reflections and community — all in one integrated app.

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For many Muslim women, the arrival of Ramadan during pregnancy brings a deeply personal tension: a sincere desire to fast alongside a responsibility to protect their health and their growing baby. This guide brings together classical Islamic rulings, contemporary scholarly guidance, and evidence-based health research.