أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His creation, and from the suggestions of devils, and from their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdhurun
When to Read
This powerful dua can be recited for your children at any time, but it is particularly beneficial to read it over them when they are going to sleep, when they seem restless or fearful, or when you notice them being easily influenced by negative thoughts or behaviors. You can also make it a regular part of your bedtime routine for them, just as the Prophet ﷺ would recite specific duas for himself and his family before sleep.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, directing your supplication to Allah (SWT). You can place your hand on your child's head or chest as you recite it, blowing gently on them afterwards. The act of reciting it over them imbues the words with your love and your seeking of Allah's protection for them. Make sure to understand the meaning of the dua so your heart is fully engaged.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for seeking Allah's refuge from the very source of evil suggestions – the devils. By reciting it, you are invoking Allah's perfect and all-encompassing protection for your children, shielding them from the whispers (waswasa) that can lead to doubt, fear, or disobedience. It's a proactive way to fortify their hearts and minds against spiritual harm, ensuring they grow up with a strong connection to Allah and resilience against Shaytan's attempts to mislead them.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, saying: > **Arabic:** أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ هَامَّةٍ > **Translation:** 'I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from every devil and every poisonous thing, and from every evil eye.' > **Transliteration:** *A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli 'aynٍ hammah.* Then he would say: > **Arabic:** أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ > **Translation:** 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His creation, and from the suggestions of devils, and from their presence.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3109, Sahih Muslim 2710)