Birth is Inherently Safe - 2 of 10

Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim

In the last two articles we explored the Mother's Role to maximize the safety nets Allah (SWT) has built into the childbearing yearn and the First of Ten of those safety nets. Now we will move on to the second of ten safety nets bing explored in this series, which is the layer of protection.

Allah mentioned in Qur'an "threefold depths of darkness" as a protection of the child in the womb. According to the tafsir (explanation of Qur'an) of Ibn Kathir (Islamic scholar from the 1300s), these "threefold depth of darkness" refers to the protection of the womb, placenta [amniotic sac], and mother's abdomen.

“…He creates you in your mothers’ wombs, one act of creation after another,

 in threefold depths of darkness….”  [Qur’an 39:6]

These layers of protection not only insulate the growing baby, but also keep it safe from the bumps and bangs of daily living. In fact, it would take quite a blow to the abdomen to cause any injury to the child in the womb. Baby is so well protected, as it is quietly and peacefully surrounded by amniotic fluid to regulate temperature, equalize pressure, and insulate form infection. The placenta provides a constant flow of nutrients and oxygen. The mother's uterus, abdominal muscles, and fatty tissues all provide strong protection. 

Allah truly is the best of Planners and has created the mother's body to be a walking protection for her child in the womb.