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 beast, and from every evil eye.
U'idhu-ka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli 'aynin lammatin.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant for a newborn. While it's a general supplication for protection, reciting it for a baby can be seen as seeking Allah's safeguard for their nascent spiritual journey. It's particularly apt when one desires for the child to grow up to love and be drawn to the remembrance of Allah, symbolized by the Adhan (call to prayer) and the Quran. You can recite this upon the newborn, perhaps after birth, or anytime you make dua for their spiritual well-being and protection from negative influences. The intention is to seek Allah's protection for the child's heart and mind, preparing them to be receptive to the beauty of Islam.
How to Read
This supplication was taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his uncle Al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) for his grandsons, Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them). Recite it with sincerity and focus, gently blowing (or making a light spitting motion without saliva) onto the child after recitation, or simply placing your hand on their head. The act of blowing or placing the hand symbolizes the transfer of the blessed words and the intention of seeking protection through them. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic clearly, understanding its meaning as you supplicate.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit of this dua is seeking Allah's comprehensive protection for the newborn. The 'perfect words of Allah' encompass all divine knowledge and power, offering a shield against harmful influences, including spiritual evils ('shaytan') and negative energies ('hammah'). The 'evil eye' ('ayn lammah') is also a significant concern in Islamic tradition, and this dua directly addresses it. By seeking refuge in Allah, we are nurturing the child's innate disposition ('fitrah') to recognize and love the divine. While not a direct dua *for* attraction, this protection paves the way for a heart that is open to the sounds of the Adhan and the verses of the Quran, fostering a lifelong connection to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Al-Hasan bin `Ali told me that Al-Abbas bin `Abdi-l-Muttalib was accompanying some people who were traveling to Mecca with the Prophet ﷺ. Al-Abbas was riding a camel and was walking beside it. Suddenly he heard the voices of some children in a tent, so he went to them. He found Al-Husayn bin `Ali playing there. He took Al-Husayn by his hand, and he wept. Al-Abbas asked him, 'What makes you weep?' Al-Husayn said, 'I saw Abu Bakr and `Umar, and they were kissing me, and I have never seen them do that before.' So Al-Abbas said, 'I have never seen the Prophet ﷺ giving such treatment to anyone.' Then Al-Abbas went to the Prophet ﷺ and said, 'O Prophet of Allah! I heard that you said something to Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, and I have never seen you give such treatment to anyone.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'O Abu Al-Abbas! Gabriel came to me and said, 'Muhammad, your offspring will be persecuted after you. So, when you invoke Allah for them, say: 'U'idhu-ka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli 'aynin lammatin' (I seek refuge for you with the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye).' Sahih al-Bukhari 3371