أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek refuge for you with the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.
U'idhu-ka bi-kalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa-hammatin, wa min kulli 'aynin lammatin
When to Read
This dua is beautiful to recite when your baby begins to smile, especially for the first time. You can whisper it gently to your child as you witness their first signs of joy and recognition, or as a general protection dua for your little one. It’s a moment of deep connection, and this prayer seals it with remembrance of Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of love for your child. You can gently blow onto your child's face after reciting, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would do for his grandchildren Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them). It's about invoking Allah's protection and blessing over your child during these precious early moments.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication for seeking Allah's protection for your child. It covers seeking refuge from spiritual harm (devils), physical harm (beasts/creatures), and the harmful effects of the evil eye. Witnessing your child's first smile is a profound blessing, and accompanying it with this dua thanks Allah for His gift and asks for continued safeguarding.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn (his grandsons) saying: 'I seek refuge for you both with the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'Verily your father (Abraham) used to seek refuge with it for Ishmael and Isaac with these very words.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3371)