Muslimahs Modesty: How is it during Pregnancy?

Muslimahs Modesty: How is it during Pregnancy?

For many women, giving birth is an emotional, life-changing event.

Happiness, fear and hope are just a few of the sensations that may accompany the first pangs of labor. Not surprisingly, that equation often includes stress as one enters the sterile environment of a hospital and prepares for delivery.

There are forms to fill out, decisions to make and procedures to follow.

Some Muslim women will take on the additional task of educating those in charge of their care on issues such as hijab – modest dress that includes the headscarf or veil – halal food – food that is permissible to eat – and aspects of the sunnah – traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him – they wish to practice, such as reciting the Muslim call to prayer in the newborn’s ear.

The issue of modesty is often the hardest to tackle.

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