أُعِيذُهُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek protection for him/her with the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every envious eye.
U'eedhuhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaitanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli 'ainin lammah
When to Read
This dua is recited by a parent or guardian for a newborn baby immediately after birth, and can be continued to be recited for the child's protection regularly.
How to Read
Gently place your hand on the baby's forehead or shoulder. Recite the dua with sincere intention and a soft voice, channeling your love and protection for the child. You can blow gently onto the child after reciting.
Virtues & Benefits
This practice, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his grandsons Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them), offers comprehensive spiritual protection for the newborn. It invokes Allah's perfect words as a shield against unseen harms, harmful creatures, and the negative effects of envy or the evil eye, ensuring a blessed and safeguarded start to life.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) said: 'The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, saying: 'I seek protection for you both with Allah's perfect words, from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'Abraham (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge with Allah for Ishmael and Isaac (peace be upon them) with these words.'