اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ بَارًّا تَقِيًّا وَارْزُقْهُ حِكْمَةً وَأَنْبِتْهُ فِي الْإِسْلَامِ نَبَاتًا حَسَنًا
O Allah, make him righteous and God-fearing, grant him wisdom, and cause him to grow in Islam a good growth.
Allahumma'jalhu barran taqiyyan warzuqhu hikmatan wa anbit'hu fil-Islami nabaatan hasanan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon the birth of a child, ideally by the parents or a trusted elder as the newborn's eyes open for the first time, taking in the world. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's creation and entrust the new life to His care.
How to Read
Hold the newborn gently, face them, and recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. It is recommended to place your hand on the child's head or forehead while making the dua. The sincerity of the intention and the love in your heart are key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the hopes and prayers of parents for their child's future. It asks Allah to bestow righteousness, piety, and wisdom, ensuring the child grows to be a beneficial member of society and steadfast in their faith. It's a profound way to begin the child's life under Allah's protection and guidance, asking for them to be nurtured in Islam.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: A son was born to the Prophet (ﷺ) who said: "He has been blessed to you, and he has the right over you that his mother should name him, and that he should be circumcised when he is seven days old, and that his head should be wiped, and that his ear should be pierced, and that his 'aqiqah should be sacrificed." Ibn 'Abbas said: "Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, make him righteous and God-fearing, grant him wisdom, and cause him to grow in Islam a good growth.'" [Also narrated by At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasa'i, and Abu Dawud]