أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، رَبِّ اجْعَلْهُ بَرّاً تَفِيّاً، وَاجْعَلْهُ شَاكِراً لِعِفْرَتِكَ، مُصْلِحاً لِأَمْرِكَ، وَأَنْ تُحِبَّهُ مُسْلِماً مُوَحِّداً، وَأَنْ تَزُقَّهُ فِطْرَةً طَيِّبَةً، وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَهُ بَارّاً عَلَى وَالِدَيْهِ، وَأَنْ تَحْفَظَهُ وَتَعِينَهُ وَتُبَلِّغَهُ صَلَاحَ شَبَابِهِ.
I seek refuge for you both (mother and child) in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye. In the name of Allah. O Lord, make him righteous and obedient, make him thankful for Your blessings, and make him one who sets his affairs right. And grant that he loves Islam and Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), and grant him a pure nature, and make him dutiful to his parents. And protect him, help him, and help him reach the age of maturity.
U'ee-dhukumā bikalimatillāhit-tāmmah, min kulli shayṭānin wa hāmmah, wa min kulli 'aynin lāmmah. Bismillāh, Rabbi-j'alhu barran tafiyyan, wa-j'alhu shākiran li-'ifratika, muṣliḥan li-amrik, wa an tuḥibbahu Musliman Muwaḥḥidan, wa an tazuqqa-hu fiṭratan ṭayyibah, wa an taj'alahu bārran 'alā wālidayhi, wa an taḥfaẓahu wa ta'īnahu wa tuballighahu ṣalāḥa shabābih.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is suitable for reciting upon the birth of a child. It encompasses seeking Allah's protection for both the mother and the newborn. The latter part is specifically a supplication for the child, making it perfect for the time of naming and the occasion of Aqiqah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make such comprehensive supplications for children.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt connection to Allah. It is recommended to place your hand on the child or near the child while reciting. The first part is for seeking Allah's protection, and the second part is a specific supplication for the child's righteous upbringing. It is also recommended to recite the specific dua for naming the child (Bismillah, wa 'ala barakatillah - In the name of Allah, and with Allah's blessings) when naming them.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words provides a strong shield against harm, both spiritual and physical. This dua is a means of entrusting the child to Allah's care, asking for His protection and guidance throughout their life. It also highlights the importance of a righteous upbringing and the blessing of having a child who is obedient to Allah and their parents.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: 'When there was a young girl with them, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: U'ee-dhukumā bikalimatillāhit-tāmmah, min kulli shayṭānin wa hāmmah, wa min kulli 'aynin lāmmah. (I seek refuge for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.)' [Sahih Muslim 2055] Al-Tirmidhi narrated in Sunan At-Tirmidhi (3409) that when a child was born to Abu Talhah (may Allah be pleased with him), he named him Al-Mundhir. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him: 'May Allah bless him for you, and make him righteous.' Then Abu Talhah asked him to teach him a dua, so the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Say: Allahumma inni u'ee-dhuhu bika wa dhurriyyatahu min ash-shayṭānir-rajīm (O Allah, I seek refuge in You and his offspring from the accursed Satan).' Then he recited: 'Bismillāh, Rabbi-j'alhu barran tafiyyan, wa-j'alhu shākiran li-'ifratika, muṣliḥan li-amrik, wa an tuḥibbahu Musliman Muwaḥḥidan, wa an tazuqqa-hu fiṭratan ṭayyibah, wa an taj'alahu bārran 'alā wālidayhi, wa an taḥfaẓahu wa ta'īnahu wa tuballighahu ṣalāḥa shabābih.' (In the name of Allah. O Lord, make him righteous and obedient, make him thankful for Your blessings, and make him one who sets his affairs right. And grant that he loves Islam and Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), and grant him a pure nature, and make him dutiful to his parents. And protect him, help him, and help him reach the age of maturity.)