أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
When to Read
This is a powerful general supplication that can be recited for protection at any time, especially when you feel a sense of unease or when your children are particularly vulnerable. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to seek Allah's protection against all forms of evil, including the harmful effects of the evil eye (al-'ayn), which is a well-recognized spiritual ailment in Islam. Recite it when you see your child, or at any point you wish to invoke Allah's safeguard for them.
How to Read
According to the hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would seek refuge for his grandsons Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them both) by reciting this dua. The Sunnah is to recite it three times. You can blow gently onto your child after reciting it, or simply make the intention of seeking Allah's protection. The sincerity of your heart and your firm belief in Allah's power are paramount.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct application of seeking refuge in Allah, which is the ultimate protection. It is derived from the Sunnah and carries immense blessing. By reciting it, we are actively invoking Allah's care and shielding our children from unseen harms, including the envy and ill-will that can manifest as the evil eye. It fosters a sense of reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and strengthens our connection to Him as the sole protector.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn saying: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'It was (also) narrated that Ibrahim (i.e. Ibn Sa'd) said, on the authority of Abu al-Zinad, on the authority of Musa bin 'Uqbah, on the authority of Sa'id bin Abi Sa'id, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas who said: The Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn (the two grandsons of the Prophet ﷺ). He would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in Your perfect words from every devil and every poisonous thing and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'It was (also) narrated that Abu Bakr said: I saw Allah's Messenger ﷺ visiting Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, carrying them (in his arms) and he said: 'Remember, our children are brought up on our laps, meaning their sons. 'I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from every devil and every beast and every envious eye.' Then he would say: 'Ibrahim narrated to us like this and like this.' (Sahih Muslim 2708)