أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek refuge for you with Allah's perfect words from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every evil eye.
U'eezuka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaitanin wa haammatin, wa min kulli 'ainin laammatin
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited upon seeing a newborn baby, or when the parents wish to seek Allah's protection for their child. It's a beautiful way to initiate the child's life under divine care. Reciting it can be done regularly by parents or guardians, especially during the vulnerable early stages of infancy.
How to Read
The one reciting should ideally place their hand on the child's head or shoulder while making the dua. It is recited three times for emphasis and completeness. The intention is to sincerely ask Allah to safeguard the child from all forms of harm, both seen and unseen.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication invokes Allah's complete protection, drawing upon His perfect words. It seeks refuge from the insidious whispers of Shaytan, from harmful creatures, and from the envy or ill-will of the evil eye, which can have a tangible effect. It's a powerful act of seeking divine guardianship for the innocent.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to seek Allah's protection for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain (may Allah be pleased with them) saying: 'U'eezuka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaitanin wa haammatin, wa min kulli 'ainin laammatin (I seek refuge for you with Allah's perfect words from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every evil eye).' Then he would say: 'Your father (Abraham) used to seek Allah's protection for Ishmael and Isaac with the same.'