اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad.
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin
When to Read
This is a beautiful practice to begin as soon as your newborn arrives. You can gently whisper this Salawat and the following supplication on them, especially after bathing them, dressing them in new clothes, or during quiet moments of bonding. It's about infusing their early moments with the remembrance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and seeking Allah's blessings for them.
How to Read
With sincere intention and a loving heart, gently whisper this Salawat onto your newborn. Imagine the immense virtues and character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and ask Allah to bless your child with a connection to his legacy. You can follow this with a personal dua for your child's righteousness and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
Sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allah. It is mentioned in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah confers blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessings upon him and ask [Allah] to grant him peace.' (Al-Ahzab 33:56). By doing this for your newborn, you are seeking Allah's special mercy and blessings for your child, hoping they grow up to embody the noble qualities of the Prophet ﷺ and love him dearly.
Source & Authentication
The specific hadith about the *scent* of the Prophet ﷺ being linked to his virtues is more of a poetic and spiritual observation found in the accounts of the Prophet's ﷺ life and character, rather than a direct dua prescribed for newborns. However, the principle of seeking blessings and connection to the Prophet ﷺ is foundational. For example, the importance of sending Salawat is widely established: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger ﷺ said, "Whoever sends blessings on me once, Allah would send blessings on him tenfold." — Sahih Muslim 408