أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek refuge for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every evil eye.
U'eezuka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hāmmatin, wa min kulli 'aynin lāmmah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited for a newborn immediately after birth, or as soon as possible. It's also a practice for parents to recite it for their children regularly, especially when they are young or feeling unwell, asking Allah to protect them from harm. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited this for his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them).
How to Read
When reciting this for a newborn, it is recommended to place your hand on the child's head or body. Recite it with sincerity, focusing on Allah's protection. You can repeat it three times, blowing gently onto the child afterwards (without saliva). The intention is to invoke Allah's complete protection through His perfect words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua invokes Allah's perfect and complete protection for the newborn. It shields them from unseen evils like the whispers of Shaytan and the harmful effects of the evil eye ('ayn), which are real spiritual and psychological ailments. By seeking refuge in Allah's words, we acknowledge His supreme power and sovereignty over all creation, trusting in His protection for our little ones as they embark on their journey in this world.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them): The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, saying: 'I seek refuge for you both in the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every animal that is poisonous and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'Abraham (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah for Ishmael and Isaac (peace be upon them) with the like of this.'