14 Powerful Affirmations for Muslim Moms!

In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful

I know we just talked about mom-guilt a little bit last week but we’re diving back in today, a little bit differently. Last Thursday we talked about breaking a bad habit that so many of us mama’s fall into – YELLING! In today’s post, we’re going to discuss a new habit to add into our routine. The idea of using affirmations as a tool for change might sound a bit “woo-woo” to some of you and it might feel a bit uncomfortable. I’m not suggesting that this is the only way to get to being a peaceful, confident mom but I do know that it’s quite a simple act and it can have a very high return of investment.

Let’s face it, motherhood can be rough. No matter how happy, organized, loving you are..we all have difficult days sometimes. Motherhood is so full of joy. It can also be such a testing role to play at times. The good thing is.. motherhood is NOT about perfection, it’s about showing up every day. It’s about all those “tiny” and mundane but important things we do every single day (and night)!

We have to take care of ourselves and make sure that we are feeling nourished and well taken care of. We have to make sure that our mind isn’t cluttered by negativity, being on the edge, guilt and a reactive mindset. The good thing is that we have that power within us to change our ways of thinking, change our behavior and change our environment. We can shift our energy, shift our mindset and take control over how we are showing up in our world. We can change the language we are using for ourselves and our environment and through small but consistent steps, we can improve our life.

If you don’t already include affirmations as part of your routine self-care, I strongly suggest you try it out! To help you get started I’ve got 2 weeks worth of powerful affirmations to share with you!

What makes them powerful? They help us remember that we are a work in progress (we’re not stagnant beings), they help us remember that it’s the smallest things that usually have the biggest impacts, and more importantly they remind us that we are not on our own. We have Allah. Allah is in control of everything. We can rely on Him. He doesn’t expect us to do everything. And in hardship and ease, we can turn to Him in prayer and in gratitude. Every time we fall short, we have Him to turn to and ask forgiveness and to allow us to gain the skills to do better and be better.

Now, it’s important to know that affirmations are NOT just empty words that you say to yourself as you stare into a mirror. I’m aware that is sometimes how it might seem. Affirmations instead are a tool that we use to state a new, realistic belief and thought pattern that we are cultivating for ourselves. It is a way of retraining our brain into seeing our reality in a different, more productive way. It is a way of refocusing our vantage point. It is a way of reclaiming our power and responsibility within ourselves.

It might take some getting used to before you truly feel comfortable using this new tool. That’s okay! Keep going. Before you know it, you’ll see the difference it is making and you’ll see how such a simple thing as shifting your focus away from the negative and using positive language to reframe your thoughts can really change your world!

14 Powerful and positive affirmations for Muslim Mommies:

Some of these are going to speak to you more than others. Don’t hesitate to mix and match and even come up with some of your own! I’d love to hear some of your favorites in the comments.

1. “I trust in and rely on Allah, that He will help me make the best decisions for my family.”

2. “Everything that I’m doing serves a purpose for my family.”

3. “I am not perfect and nobody expects me to be.”

4. “Just because I love being a Mom, doesn’t mean I need to love every minute of it.”

5. “Allah has blessed me with intuition and I am choosing to tune into and trust it.”

6. “Taking a moment to myself will help me refuel and helps me be a better mom.”

7. “I may not be where I want to be but I’m exactly where Allah has allowed me to be and by His mercy, I’m continuously improving.”

8. “I will lead my day with prayer.”

9. “I don’t know what the future holds but I know Allah does.”

10. “I am showing up today and that is enough.”

11. “Allah will not burden me with more than I can manage.”

12. “After every difficulty, I am confident that I can expect ease.”

13. “I am grateful for all of Allah’s favors upon me.”

14. “Allah has chosen me to raise my children and I know I am doing my best.”

Using affirmations can be a powerful tool if you are willing to give it a try! It is not magic and it does require hard work and consistency. But if you take even just 2 or 3 of these affirmations and you create a daily habit of saying them, feeling them and being mindful of them, I’m quite positive that you’ll be able to see a change in yourself and in your home.

Question for the comments: Have you tried using affirmations? What has your experience been?

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