أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek protection for you with the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every envious evil eye.
U'eezuka bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaitanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli 'aynin lammah.
When to Read
This dua is recited for a newborn child, especially upon hearing their first cry, to seek Allah's protection. It can be whispered into the child's ear shortly after birth or at any time during infancy to invoke Allah's safeguard against harm.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full belief in Allah's power to protect. It is typically recited by the parents or guardians and whispered gently near the newborn's ear. You can also place your hand gently on the baby's head or forehead while reciting.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua invokes Allah's complete protection for the newborn. It guards against the whispers of Shaitan (Satan), harmful creatures, and the malevolent effects of the evil eye, which are believed to have a real impact by Allah's decree. It's a powerful way to start a child's life under Allah's care and mercy.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain saying: 'I seek protection for you with the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'Your father (Abraham) used to seek refuge with them (these words) for Ishmael and Isaac.'