Quran & Hadith

  • Video: Breastfeeding is Sunnah

    This is an excellent video about the importance of breastfeeding in Islam and also provides practical advice on how to successfully breastfeed. It was shot at the Malaysian Twins of Faith Conference held in December 2011. The speaker, Sister Rita Rahayu Omar, is a well known International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and founder of Mom’s Little Ones.

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  • Ease after Hardship, Overcoming Breastfeeding Obstacles

    Allah (swt) acknowledges that pregnancy and breastfeeding can be difficult.  As a woman transitions to motherhood, she will face many challenges with her new experiences, and breastfeeding is no exception!  One reason that breastfeeding may be initially difficult is pain relief  received during labor (especially through the use of narcotics).  Moms often experience delayed success […]

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  • Ar-Razzaq: The Provider

    When a baby comes into the world, Allah (swt) provides all he needs, including food.  Breastmilk is one of the first forms of rizq (provision), a newborn receives.  Subhan’Allah,  it is the perfect form of nourishment for the child’s mind, body and soul.  Ar-Razzaq is a beautiful name of Allah which means “The One who […]

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