اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِي أَهْلِي وَوَلَدِي وَزَوْجَتِي، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْهُمْ بِعَيْنِكَ الَّتِي لَا تَنَامُ، وَاكْلَأْهُمْ بِكَلِمَاتِكَ الَّتِي لَا يُفْسِدُهُمْ أَحَدٌ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، وَاجْعَلْهُمْ آمِنِينَ فِي بِلَادِكَ، وَاجْعَلْهُمْ فِي حِصْنِكَ الشَّامِخِ الَّذِي تَعْلُو بِهِ مَنْ شَاءَ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ. اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُمْ لِي وَإِيَّايَ فِي عَافِيَةٍ مِنْكَ، وَاحْفَظْهُمْ وَإِيَّايَ مِنْ كُلِّ سُوءٍ وَبَلَاءٍ، وَاجْعَلْهُمْ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لِي وَلِأُمِّهِمْ.
O Allah, bless my family, my children, and my wife for me. O Allah, protect them with Your eye that never sleeps, and guard them with Your words which no creation can corrupt. Make them secure in Your lands and place them within Your unassailable fortress, by which You elevate whomever You will of Your creation. O Allah, grant them and me well-being from You, and protect them and me from all harm and affliction, and make them a source of joy for me and their mother.
Allahumma barik li fi ahli wa waladi wa zawjati. Allahumma ihfazhum bi 'ainikallati la tanam, wakla'hum bikalimatikallati la yufsiduhum ahadun min khalqik, waj'alhum aamineena fi biladik, waj'alhum fi hisnikash-shamikhi alladhi ta'lu bihi man shaa'a min khalqik. Allahumma ij'alhum li wa iyyaya fi 'aafiyatin mink, wahfazhum wa iyyaya min kulli su'in wa balaa', waj'alhum qurrata 'ainin li wa li ummihim.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua can be recited throughout the pregnancy, especially during moments of reflection, after each obligatory prayer, or when feeling anxious. It's particularly beneficial to make it a habit during the scans where the twins are confirmed, or as the pregnancy progresses and the weight of the blessing becomes more palpable.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and focus, ideally after your daily prayers. Face the Qiblah if possible, and place your hands on your abdomen while reciting. Believe in Allah's power to protect and bless your children. Ensure the recitation is clear and the meaning is understood.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's protection, blessings, and care for the mother and the developing twins. It seeks divine safeguarding from all harm and affliction, asking for them to be a source of immense joy and comfort to the parents. It reinforces the belief that Allah is the ultimate protector and provider, especially during the vulnerable period of pregnancy.
Source & Authentication
Al-Tabarani narrated in Al-Mu'jam al-Kabir (585) from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions these words when they asked him to teach them to ask Allah for their families: 'Allahumma barik li fi ahli wa waladi wa zawjati. Allahumma ihfazhum bi 'ainikallati la tanam, wakla'hum bikalimatikallati la yufsiduhum ahadun min khalqik, waj'alhum aamineena fi biladik, waj'alhum fi hisnikash-shamikhi alladhi ta'lu bihi man shaa'a min khalqik. Allahumma ij'alhum li wa iyyaya fi 'aafiyatin mink, wahfazhum wa iyyaya min kulli su'in wa balaa', waj'alhum qurrata 'ainin li wa li ummihim.' (O Allah, bless my family, my children, and my wife for me. O Allah, protect them with Your eye that never sleeps, and guard them with Your words which no creation can corrupt. Make them secure in Your lands and place them within Your unassailable fortress, by which You elevate whomever You will of Your creation. O Allah, grant them and me well-being from You, and protect them and me from all harm and affliction, and make them a source of joy for me and their mother.) This hadith is classified as Hasan by some scholars.