How to Bring Barakah Into Motherhood When You Are Drained 

Parenting Perspective 

Weaving Spirituality Into Your Existing Routine 

It is very real to feel torn between the desire for a spiritually mindful motherhood and the endless responsibilities that seem to leave no space for stillness. When you are drained, even small acts of presence feel heavy. The key is not to add more responsibilities but to weave small, intentional habits into what you are already doing. This way, you invite Barakah without it becoming another task. 

Infuse Daily Tasks With Remembrance 

For example, you can bring remembrance of Allah into everyday routines. While preparing meals, whisper a short Dhikr. During school drop-offs or bedtime, make a small Dua aloud so your children hear it and feel connected to Allah through your words. These small infusions do not add time, but they transform routine moments into spiritual moments. 

Simplify Your Expectations and Focus 

Another way is to simplify your own expectations. Often mothers feel they must do everything perfectly before they can focus on spirituality. In reality, choosing to do less with presence can be more impactful than doing more in a state of survival. You might ask yourself each day, ‘What is the one thing today that will help me feel connected to Allah while serving my family?’ That small focus can ease guilt and restore perspective. 

Acknowledge Your Limits and Seek Help 

Lastly, allow yourself to acknowledge your limits. Barakah enters when you move from striving alone to asking Allah to carry you through. By letting go of the belief that you must hold everything together, you make space for His help. Children learn deeply from watching how their mother seeks Allah’s strength, not just from the routines she holds. 

Spiritual Insight 

The Power of Simple Remembrance 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Baqarah (2), Verse 152: 

‘Thus, as you remember Me (Allah Almighty) I will remember you; and be grateful to Me (for my favours) and do not be extremist in disbelief.’  

This Verse reminds us that remembrance does not need to be lengthy or elaborate. Even a whispered remembrance in the middle of chores can carry weight and draw Allah’s attention to you, bringing the barakah that you long for. 

The Value of Consistent, Small Deeds 

It is recorded in Sunan an-Nasai, Book 9, Hadith 21, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are few.’ 

[Sunan an-Nasai, 9:21] 

This Hadith offers reassurance that your motherhood does not need to be filled with long hours of worship in order to be spiritually rich. A consistent small Dhikr, a regular heartfelt Dua with your children, or even a habit of beginning tasks with ‘Bismillah’ can carry great value. 

When you shift from adding more to instead infusing what you already do with small acts of presence, you move from survival mode into a space where barakah can grow. This is not about doing it all, but about remembering Allah within the very load you carry. Over time, this gentle consistency will anchor both you and your children in a home that feels spiritually alive even in its busiest moments.