بِسْمِ اللَّهِ. اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْهُ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, protect him/her from every devil, every harmful creature, and every envious eye.
Bismillah. Allahumma ihfadh-hu min kulli shaytanin wa hāmmatin wa min kulli 'aynin lāmmatin.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited when the newborn is brought to a new place, or when performing rituals like changing their clothes or diapers. It’s a beautiful way to invoke Allah's protection over the little one during these moments of vulnerability and transition.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and a clear intention of seeking Allah's protection for the child. It's best to say it just before or as you begin the diaper change. Place your hand gently on the baby while reciting, if possible, and focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to shield your baby from all harm, seen and unseen.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's direct protection for the newborn. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific supplication to his companions, like when he was with his grandson Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him). It aims to safeguard the child from the whisperings of Shaytan, from any harmful creatures, and from the evil eye, which are all forms of harm that can affect anyone, especially a vulnerable new baby. It’s a proactive way to embed protection through Allah's remembrance from the earliest moments of life.
Source & Authentication
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain (may Allah be pleased with them) and say: "A'udhu bi-kalimat-illah al-tāmmah min kulli shayṭān wa hāmmah, wa min kulli 'aynin lāmmah." (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.) Then he would say: "Your father (meaning Ibrahim) used to seek refuge with these words for Ismail and Ishaq (may Allah be pleased with them)." [Sahih al-Bukhari 4/422, Muslim 2137]