بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ فِي المَوْلُودِ، وَشَكَرَ الوَاهِبَ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
May Allah bless you in your newborn, may you be grateful to the Giver, may the child reach the age of maturity, and may you be granted its righteousness.
*Barakallahu laka fil mawlood, wa shakaral wahib, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu*
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited by the person congratulating the parents of a newborn, shortly after the birth. It's a beautiful way to invoke blessings for the child and express gratitude for the gift of a new life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt intention when you congratulate the parents on the arrival of their baby. It is often said while placing a hand on the child or on the father's shoulder. The focus should be on seeking Allah's blessings for the child's spiritual and physical well-being, and for the parents' ability to raise them in a way that pleases Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several profound requests: seeking Allah's blessing ('barakah') in the newborn, encouraging gratitude ('shukr') towards Allah for the gift of the child, praying for the child to reach maturity and strength, and hoping for the child to be a source of righteousness and good conduct ('birr') for their parents. It encourages a holistic view of the child's upbringing, focusing on both worldly development and spiritual uprightness.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that when the Prophet ﷺ was given glad tidings of a child, he would pray: 'Barakallahu laka fil mawlood, wa shakaral wahib, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.' (May Allah bless you in your newborn, may you be grateful to the Giver, may the child reach the age of maturity, and may you be granted its righteousness.)