بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِيهِ وَأَدْعُوكَ بِحَقِّ سَائِلِيكَ وَبِحَقِّ عَمَلِي لَكَ، أَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي ذُنُوبِي، إِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.
In the name of Allah, O Allah, I ask You in it and call upon You by the right of those who ask and by the right of my deeds for Your sake, that You send blessings upon Muhammad and forgive me my sins. Indeed, no one forgives sins except You.
Bismillah, Allahumma inni as'aluka feehi wa ad'ooka bihaqqi sa'ileeka wa bihaqqi 'amali laka, an tusalliya 'ala Muhammadin wa an taghfira li dhunoobi, innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunooba illa anta.
When to Read
This dua can be recited at any time, but it's particularly beneficial to turn to Allah with sincere supplication when facing challenges, such as the initial difficulties some mothers and newborns experience with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Recite it with a focused heart when you feel overwhelmed or anxious about the feeding process.
How to Read
Begin with Bismillah (In the name of Allah). Make this dua with full conviction and sincerity, raising your hands if possible. Focus on the meaning and ask Allah directly for ease and success in feeding your baby. Imagine Allah's mercy encompassing you and your child. It’s also good practice to make dua for yourself and your child as a general habit, seeking Allah's help in all matters.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah for help by the right of those who ask and by the right of your own sincere deeds for His sake. It directly requests blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and seeks forgiveness for sins. For new mothers, it brings immense comfort knowing that even during challenging moments like feeding difficulties, Allah is there to listen and respond. It reinforces the reliance on the Creator and the understanding that all ease comes from Him. The act of turning to Allah in supplication itself is a source of tranquility and strength.
Source & Authentication
The narration describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaching his companions a comprehensive dua to be recited after saying the Tashahhud in prayer, but its essence and wording can be adapted for any supplication. The emphasis is on seeking Allah's help through His attributes and the rights of those who turn to Him, and acknowledging that only Allah can forgive sins and grant requests. While this specific wording is often associated with prayer supplications, the principle of asking Allah for what you need, seeking blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, and acknowledging Allah's sole power to grant requests, is universally applicable to all forms of dua. The context here is applying that principle to the specific challenge of newborn feeding.