Ramadan & Rest: Honoring Your Body During Pregnancy & Postpartum

Ramadan is a time of devotion, discipline, and spiritual connection, but what happens when you're navigating pregnancy or postpartum? Many feel pressure to fast, keep up with prayers, or push themselves beyond their limits. But rest is not a weakness—it's an act of self-care and divine trust.

• Fasting & Pregnancy/Postpartum: Islamic teachings allow for exemptions—your body’s needs are valid.

• Alternative Ways to Observe Ramadan: Prayer, reflection, acts of kindness, and nourishing yourself are also sacred.

• Navigating Guilt: You are still deeply connected to Ramadan, even if your body needs a different approach this year.

This Ramadan, give yourself permission to honor where you are. Whether you’re growing life, healing, or grieving, you are still seen, loved, and enough.