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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Birth Preparation · 10 min read · 2026-03-03

Preparing for Birth as a Muslim Mother: Sunnah, Duas & Hospital Checklist

Birth is the threshold between pregnancy and motherhood — physically intense, emotionally profound, and for a Muslim woman, deeply spiritual. Preparing for it means preparing body, heart and home, drawing on the Sunnah, scholarly guidance and modern medical best practice together.

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Build your birth plan

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Pregnancy duas

The Sunnah of Welcoming a New Child

Islamic tradition has clear, beautiful guidance for the moments immediately after birth. Planning who will perform each of these, and whether your birth environment will accommodate them, is a practical spiritual act.

Adhan in the right ear — the first words the baby hears are Allahu Akbar and the testimony of faith; traditionally recited by the father as soon as possible after birth

Tahnik — placing a small amount of softened date paste on the baby's palate, a Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

Aqiqah — the slaughter of sheep on the seventh day, along with shaving the head and giving the weight of the hair in silver as sadaqah

Naming — choosing a meaningful, beautiful name, preferably by day seven

The Duas for Labour and Birth

Hamila's dua library dedicates a specific category to Ease of Birth. Practise these duas before labour so they are close to heart when you need them most.

Dua for ease in difficulty: Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul hazna sahla idha shi'ta — "O Allah, nothing is easy except what You make easy, and if You wish, You can make the difficult easy."

Dua of Ayyub (AS): "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful." (Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:83) — powerfully appropriate for the intensity of labour

Surah Al-Inshirah (94): "For indeed, with hardship will be ease." — short, memorisable, widely used by Muslim mothers during birth

Your Islamic Hospital Bag Checklist

Pack with intention. Beyond the standard medical essentials, these items support your spiritual and emotional wellbeing during labour and early recovery.

Prayer mat (compact travel size)

Modest hospital gowns or abaya comfortable for delivery

Hijab and headband if desired for post-birth photos

Pocket Quran or Quran app (Hamila's Spirit tab)

Printed dua card or bookmarked duas in Hamila's dua library

Tasbeeh beads for dhikr during early labour

Dates for post-birth tahnik and your own energy during labour

Printed copy of your birth duas for your birth partner

Reminder note of who recites the adhan and when

Using Hamila's Contraction Timer on the Day

When contractions start, clear thinking is hard. Hamila's Contraction Timer removes the mental load: tap start when one begins, tap end when it stops, and the app automatically calculates duration and interval so you know exactly what to tell your midwife.

A common guidance rule to confirm with your provider is 4-1-1 or 5-1-1: contractions 4 to 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for at least 1 hour. Hamila's timer logs all of this automatically.

Postpartum: The Fourth Trimester Begins

The postnatal period is a time of recovery, adjustment and deepening faith.

40-day rest (arba'een) — many Islamic cultures observe a 40-day postnatal recovery period for the mother, limiting her duties and receiving community support

Quranic recitation for the newborn — many Muslim parents begin reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas over their baby immediately

Maintaining your dhikr habit — the habits you built with Hamila during pregnancy are your single most effective tool for postpartum emotional resilience

Questions mothers often ask

What Islamic practices should I plan for birth?

Plan for the adhan to be recited in your baby's right ear immediately after birth, followed by tahnik with softened date paste. Have a name chosen by day seven, and arrange aqiqah for the seventh day. Write these into your birth plan so your birth partner remembers them in the moment.

What duas should I use during labour?

Key duas for labour include the supplication for ease in difficulty, the dua of Ayyub (AS) from Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83, and Surah Al-Inshirah. Practise these before labour so they are familiar when contractions intensify. Hamila's dua library has a dedicated Ease of Birth category.

What should a Muslim mother include in her hospital bag?

Beyond standard essentials, include a compact prayer mat, modest clothing, a printed dua card or Hamila's dua library, tasbeeh beads, and dates for tahnik. Write a note for your birth partner about who recites the adhan and when.

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Islamic Pregnancy Guide · 12 min read

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.