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Pregnancy: A Journey of Boundless Love

Pregnancy: A Journey of Boundless Love

Pregnancy is one of the most amazing and at the same time most challenging periods in a woman’s life.

 

Despite all the advances in medicine, modern devices and comfort, it is impossible to make this journey entirely easier. It is a time of great change, when a woman’s body, mind, and soul work in unison, creating a new life.

The Almighty Creator made this process sacred and full of wisdom, so that through it, a woman understands the value of love, patience, and care. Her body changes every day to protect and nurture the tiny heart beneath her own. But with this comes trials: back pain, swelling, fatigue, nausea, sleepless nights, mood swings. Sometimes it seems like her strength is draining and her body is ceasing to obey. A woman sleeps no longer out of laziness but because her body is working tirelessly. Even in sleep, a mother’s heart works for two.

Pregnancy is not just an expectation but hard work that requires tremendous dedication. This is a service worthy of respect and gratitude.

A woman becomes especially sensitive during this period. She may cry without reason, needing silence, rest and understanding. Sometimes she simply needs someone nearby who does not ask, “Why are you tired?” but simply offers a hand, a hug, a cup of hot tea and says, “You are doing great. I am here for you.”

Caring, helping and participation – all these are not just acts of politeness but acts of worship for which Allah ﷻ rewards. When a man cares for his wife, especially during this period, he becomes the reason for her peace of mind and, therefore, the health of their future child. After all, a calm mother is the first source of security for a baby, even before birth.

Let no one judge a woman for her fatigue, drowsiness, forgetfulness or clumsiness. At this time, every woman seems to carry a small universe within her and this requires not only physical strength but also tremendous inner fortitude.

 

Alfia Kharisova

As-Salam writer

2026-09-01 (Rabi-ul-awwal 1448) №9.


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