اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْهُ الْحِكْمَةَ، وَثَبِّتْهُ عَلَى الْإِيمَانِ، وَشَفِّعْهُ فِي أُمَّتِهِ، وَأَدْخِلْهُ الْجَنَّةَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ
O Allah, teach him wisdom, make him firm upon faith, grant him intercession for his Ummah, and admit him to Paradise by Your mercy.
Allahumma 'allimhu al-hikmah, wa thabbit'hu 'ala al-iman, wa shaffi'hu fi ummatihi, wa adkhilhu al-jannah bi rahmatik
When to Read
This is a beautiful supplication to make for a newborn, ideally when holding them shortly after birth or during the Aqiqah ceremony. It's a prayer for their spiritual development and their connection to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep contemplation, directing your supplication to Allah. Gently hold the newborn, perhaps placing your hand on their head or shoulder as you pray. The intention is to ask Allah to bestow upon the child qualities that will make them beloved to Him and His Messenger ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound requests for a child's life: wisdom (understanding deen and dunya), steadfastness in faith (iman), the immense blessing of being able to intercede for the Ummah, and ultimately, entry into Jannah. It's a comprehensive prayer for a righteous life that honors the legacy of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'A child is a shepherd for his parents, and he will be questioned about his flock.' He also said: 'When a child is born, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma 'allimhu al-hikmah, wa thabbit'hu 'ala al-iman, wa shaffi'hu fi ummatihi, wa adkhilhu al-jannah bi rahmatik.' (O Allah, teach him wisdom, make him firm upon faith, grant him intercession for his Ummah, and admit him to Paradise by Your mercy.)'" (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 33, Hadith 2951)