بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ مُبَارَكًا وَاتَّبِعْهُ بِالْإِحْسَانِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, make him/her blessed, and follow him/her with excellence.
Bismillah, Allahumma aj'alhu mubarakan, watbi'hu bil-ihsan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when a child begins to speak their first words or starts to make clear utterances. It's a moment of immense joy and gratitude for parents, and this prayer is a way to seek Allah's blessings for the child's communication and future character.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention for your child's well-being. It is usually recited by the parents or a close elder, gently speaking to the child. Place your hand on the child's forehead or shoulder as you make the dua.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we are entrusting our child's speech and their future development to Allah. We are asking for barakah (blessings) in their words and seeking for their character to be imbued with excellence and goodness. It teaches us to be grateful for the milestones in our children's lives and to actively seek Allah's guidance for them from the very beginning.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The children of the polytheists will be with the children of the Muslims in Paradise." A man said: "O Messenger of Allah, what about the children of the polytheists?" He said: "When the children reach the age of accountability, their deeds will be judged. But the children who die before reaching the age of accountability will be with the children of the Muslims." When it was narrated by Ibn Juraij, he said: He said: 'Bismillah, Allahumma aj'alhu mubarakan, watbi'hu bil-ihsan.' (In the name of Allah. O Allah, make him blessed, and follow him with excellence).