أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek refuge for you with the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every envious eye.
U'eezuka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammati, wa min kulli 'aynin lamah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon hearing a newborn's first cry, or when witnessing a baby being born. It's a moment of immense gratitude and relief, and this supplication seeks Allah's protection for the precious new life entering the world.
How to Read
This dua is typically recited by the parents, close family members, or anyone present at the time of birth. It is whispered with sincerity and love towards the child, invoking Allah's boundless protection. It can be recited once or multiple times, focusing on the pure intention of seeking safety and well-being for the baby.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for comprehensive protection. It asks Allah to shield the child from the unseen evils (devils), physical harm (poisonous creatures), and the harmful effects of envy ('ayn). It's a powerful invocation of Allah's perfect words to safeguard the child's health and vitality right from the very beginning of their life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn saying: 'I seek refuge for you both with the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'Abraham, with his men, used to seek refuge with these words for Ishmael and Isaac.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3308)