بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْلُودِ وَجَزَاكَ اللهُ شُكْرًا وَرَزَقَكَ اللهُ بِرَّهُ وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ.
May Allah bless you in your newborn, may Allah reward you with gratitude, and may He grant you its righteousness and its strength.
Barakallahu laka fil mawloodi wa jazakallahu shukran wa razaqakallahu birrahu wa balagha ashuddahu.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited by the person congratulating the parents upon the birth of their child. It can also be recited by the parents themselves as an expression of gratitude and a prayer for the child's future well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of thankfulness to Allah. Imagine the joy of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaching us how to respond to such a blessed occasion. It's often said upon receiving the news or seeing the newborn for the first time. It's a way of invoking Allah's blessings not just for the child, but also for the parents.
Virtues & Benefits
Expressing gratitude for the gift of a child is a deeply Islamic concept. This dua acknowledges that the child is a blessing from Allah (SWT), and it seeks His continued favor upon the child and the family. It embodies the prophetic way of sharing in the joy of others and invoking divine blessings. The Prophet's ﷺ guidance in such matters highlights the importance of acknowledging Allah's gifts and seeking His help in raising righteous offspring.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): When a child was born to one of the Ansar, the Prophet ﷺ would say: 'May Allah bless you in your newborn, may Allah reward you with gratitude, and may He grant you its righteousness and its strength.' (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book of Marriage, Hadith 1810. Graded Hasan by Darussalam.)