بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ، وَشَكَرَكَ الْوَاهِبُ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may you show gratitude to the Giver, may the child reach the age of maturity, and may you be granted its obedience.
Barakallahu laka fil-mawhoobi laka, wa shakaral-wahibu, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is traditionally recited by a visitor when congratulating a new parent on the birth of their child. It's also a powerful dua parents can make for their own newborn, asking Allah to bestow His blessings upon the child, guide them to gratitude, and ensure they grow into righteous individuals who bring happiness and obedience to their family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt intention, looking at the newborn or directing it towards them. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to grant these immense blessings upon the child and the family. It can be recited at any time, but particularly when holding the baby or reflecting on their presence.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the holistic well-being of a child from an Islamic perspective. It asks for Allah's blessing on the gift received, encourages gratitude in the parents, and prays for the child's healthy development into a righteous individual who will be a source of joy and comfort to the parents. It's a comprehensive request for both worldly and spiritual prosperity for the newborn.
Source & Authentication
The narration comes from Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: When one of you is blessed with a child, he should take hold of its forelock and ask for it to be blessed, and then ask for its good. For the Prophet ﷺ used to teach them this when they were blessed with a child: 'Barakallahu laka fil-mawhoobi laka, wa shakaral-wahibu, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.' (May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may you show gratitude to the Giver, may the child reach the age of maturity, and may you be granted its obedience.) - Sunan Abi Dawud 5107. This hadith highlights the importance of seeking Allah's blessings immediately upon the arrival of a newborn and the role of supplication in their upbringing.