اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ مُبَارَكًا، وَعَلِّمْهُ الْكِتَابَ، وَفَقِّهْهُ فِي الدِّينِ، وَارْزُقْهُ حُكْمًا وَحِكْمَةً.
O Allah, make him blessed, and teach him the Book, and make him understand the religion, and grant him judgment and wisdom.
Allahumma ij'alhu mubarakann, wa 'allimhu al-kitaba, wa faqqihhu fid-deeni, warzuqhu hukman wa hikmatann.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when a child is born, specifically after the adhan and iqamah are called into the newborn's ears. It can also be recited by parents and guardians regularly for the righteous upbringing of their children, seeking Allah's guidance in instilling Islamic values from the very beginning.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt supplication. It is recommended to face the Qiblah if possible, and to raise your hands in supplication while reciting. The intention is to seek Allah's blessing and guidance for the child's spiritual and intellectual development according to Islamic teachings. When reciting it for a newborn, it is traditionally done after calling the adhan and iqamah into the child's ears.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive prayer for a child's life. By asking Allah to make the child blessed ('mubarak'), we seek abundance and goodness in all aspects of their life. Teaching them the 'Book' (Al-Kitab) refers to the Quran and knowledge in general. Making them understand the 'religion' (Deen) signifies fostering deep comprehension and practice of Islam. Finally, asking for 'judgment' (Hukm) and 'wisdom' (Hikmah) prompts Allah to grant them sound reasoning, discernment, and the ability to apply knowledge correctly, which are essential for navigating life according to Islamic principles.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Busr Al-Mazini (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) supplicated for a group of people saying: Allahumma ij'alhu mubarakann, wa 'allimhu al-kitaba, wa faqqihhu fid-deeni, warzuqhu hukman wa hikmatann. (O Allah, make him blessed, and teach him the Book, and make him understand the religion, and grant him judgment and wisdom.)