بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ فِيهِ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ تَقِيًّا زَكِيًّا، وَاجْعَلْهُ هَادِيًا مَهْدِيًّا
In the name of Allah. O Allah, bless him/her. O Allah, make him/her pious and pure, and make him/her one who guides and is guided.
Bismillahi, Allahumma barik feehi, Allahumma'jalhu taqiyyan zakiyyan, waj'alhu hadiyan mahdiyyan.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect to recite when your child reaches new milestones, such as taking their first steps, saying their first meaningful words, or starting to learn new skills. It's a way to thank Allah for His blessings and to ask Him to protect and guide your child as they grow.
How to Read
When your child achieves a new milestone, hold them gently, face the Qiblah if possible, and recite this dua with sincerity and love. You can whisper it to them or say it aloud, ensuring your intention is to seek Allah's blessings and protection for your growing child. It's also a good practice to make this part of your regular supplications for your children.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua acknowledges Allah's blessings in your child's development and seeks His continuous guidance and purity for them. It aims to make the child righteous, God-conscious, and a source of good for others, embodying the qualities of a true believer who both guides others to truth and stays on the right path themselves. It's a profound way to imbue your child's journey with divine care and purpose from the very beginning of their conscious development.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught us the supplication for a child, just as he taught us a chapter from the Qur'an, saying: 'Bismillahi, Allahumma barik feehi, Allahumma'jalhu taqiyyan zakiyyan, waj'alhu hadiyan mahdiyyan.' (In the name of Allah. O Allah, bless him. O Allah, make him pious and pure, and make him one who guides and is guided.)