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 powerful dua can be recited for your children at any time, especially before they sleep, when they are about to go out, or when you feel they might be vulnerable. It's a proactive shield you can offer them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on Allah's power to protect. You can blow (gently exhale with a little saliva) onto your child after reciting it, or into your hands and then wipe them over your child's body, especially their face, head, and back. Doing this three times is a sunnah practice for similar protection duas.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive shield against all forms of evil creation, including the jinn, as specified by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Reciting it consistently fortifies your child's spiritual defense system, reminding Allah of your reliance on Him for their well-being. It teaches children to seek refuge in Allah directly, fostering their own connection and trust in the Almighty.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Abdullah bin Khubaib narrated: We went out on a very dark and rainy night and called for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to lead us in prayer. I went to him and found him saying: 'Say.' I said: 'What shall I say?' He said: 'Say: *Qul Huwallahu Ahad* and *Mu'awwidhatayn* (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas) in the mornings and evenings three times each, and they will suffice you in every way.' In another narration: Abu Sa'id al-Khudri narrated: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah from the jinn and the evil eye until the Mu'awwidhatayn were revealed. When they were revealed, he took to reciting them and abandoned everything else. In a narration of Muslim: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'No servant seeks refuge with words like these (i.e. *A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq*) but that anything in the earth or in the heaven will be protected from him.' And it was said to 'Abdullah bin Khubaib: 'This is a protection for you (i.e. from the jinn and the evil eye).' (Sahih Muslim 2708)