With the arrival of Ramadan comes a noticeable shift — in schedules, work hours, and, most importantly, in mindset. Daily routines change as Muslims around the world navigate the holy month in ways unique to their circumstances.

Yet amid these changes, one intention deepens: the desire to grow spiritually. Ramadan becomes a time to recommit to acts of worship, generosity, and self-reflection as many strive to make the most of its blessings.

Balancing these commitments with everyday responsibilities, however, is often easier said than done. Professional obligations take time and energy, and for some, the demands of motherhood present an even greater challenge.

Navigating motherhood and Ramadan

It is no secret that mothering is a demanding job. It is not only a full-time responsibility, but also requires patience, understanding, and focus.

Motherhood, a role far too layered to be contained in a few words, comes with demands that rarely pause. In many cases, these responsibilities can make it difficult to commit to additional voluntary acts of worship, particularly during Ramadan, a month when many strive to do more than they ordinarily would.

If you have experienced the following, you are not alone;

Struggling to create time to recite the Qur’an.

Longing to attend Taraweeh prayers at the mosque.

Choosing to stay home to avoid disturbing others during prayer.

Knowing that managing the experience with a child by your side may be overwhelming.

Your parenting is your worship

In the midst of striving to do more during Ramadan, it is easy to overlook a powerful truth: motherhood itself is an act of worship.

In Islam, raising a child is regarded as a huge responsibility and honour. Nurturing a child with faith, compassion, and strong character carries immense spiritual weight. The everyday sacrifices of sleepless nights, patience, and constant care are not separate from worship, but part of it.

The concept of motherhood has deep significance in Islam. The time-consuming job of raising children constantly increases the rewards on your scale.

Your efforts don’t go unnoticed

Allah is seeing the efforts you are putting in while raising your children, teaching and feeding them, giving them time and attention, especially when you are fasting. This is a form of Ibaadah that he chose for you to do. 

Worship takes different forms for each of us. Just because it does not resemble someone else’s routine does not make it any less meaningful or any less rewarding.

In Ramadan, many strive to become the best version of themselves. For mothers, that growth may unfold in quieter, less visible ways, through patience, sacrifice, and the steady nurturing of the next generation.

So the next time you feel you have fallen short of your Ramadan goals, pause and reflect. Remember, you may already be fulfilling a responsibility divinely entrusted to you. Embrace it with confidence and pride; your devotion is present in more ways than you realise.

(By Shura Kola)