بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ ، وَشَكَرَ الْوَاهِبَ لَكَ ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may the Giver be thanked, may the child reach maturity, and may you be granted its righteousness.
Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka, wa shakaral-wahiba laka, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite when a new baby is born, or when visiting a newborn. It's often recited by the parent or grandparent, or by someone congratulating the new parents. The intention is to invoke Allah's blessings upon the child and thank Him for the immense gift of a new life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Direct your supplication to Allah, acknowledging Him as the true Giver of this blessing. It can be recited once or repeated for emphasis. The emphasis is on the heartfelt supplication and the genuine gratitude it expresses.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several profound aspects: invoking blessings upon the child ('Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka'), encouraging gratitude towards the Creator ('wa shakaral-wahiba laka'), praying for the child to reach their full potential and maturity ('wa balagha ashuddahu'), and seeking righteous conduct from the child towards their parents ('wa ruziqta birrahu'). It's a comprehensive supplication for the well-being of both the child and the family unit, rooted in thankfulness to Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua for when someone is gifted a child. The hadith describes the words used by the Prophet (peace be upon him) to a man who had been gifted a boy: 'Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka, wa shakaral-wahiba laka, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.' (May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may the Giver be thanked, may the child reach maturity, and may you be granted its righteousness.) — Sunan Ibn Majah 2805. This is classified as Hasan by some scholars.