بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ، وَشَكَرَ لَكَ وَالِيَهُ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may you show gratitude to Him, may the gifted reach the prime of strength, and may he be granted righteousness.
Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka, wa syakaralaka waliyahu, wa balagha asyudduhu, wa ruziqta birrahu.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when a child is given something new, especially their first solid food. It's a way for parents and elders to seek Allah's blessings for the child's health, growth, and righteous character as they embark on experiencing new tastes and nourishment. Imagine holding your little one, offering them their first taste of mashed fruits or vegetables, and reciting this as you pray for their well-being.
How to Read
This dua is typically recited by the person giving the food or by the parents present. It is offered with sincerity and a hopeful heart, focusing on the blessings of Allah. Gently place a small amount of the new food on your child's tongue or let them taste it, while reciting this supplication. The emphasis is on the intention and the heartfelt prayer for the child.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses profound wishes for the child. It asks Allah to bless the gift He has bestowed, encouraging gratitude from the parents. It prays for the child to reach maturity and strength, and most importantly, for them to be a source of righteousness and good deeds for their parents, benefiting them in this life and the next. It's a comprehensive prayer for the child's spiritual and physical well-being as they grow and develop.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Busr Al-Mazini (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I have a son, and he has brought me many good things.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka, wa syakaralaka waliyahu, wa balagha asyudduhu, wa ruziqta birrahu.' (May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may you show gratitude to Him, may the gifted reach the prime of strength, and may he be granted righteousness.)