اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لِي فِي أَهْلِي وَبَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيَّ اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي وِلْدًا وَاجْعَلْهُ تَقِيًّا ذَكِيًّا سَوِيًّا وَلَا تَجْعَلْ لِلشَّيْطَانِ فِيهِ نَصِيبًا
O Allah, bless me in my family and bless my family in me. O Allah, grant me a child, and make him pious and blessed, and well-proportioned, and do not give Satan a share in him.
Allahumma barik li fi ahli wa barik lahum fiyya. Allahummarzuqni waladan waj'alhu taqiyyan zakiyyan sawiyyan wa la taj'al lish-shaytani feehi naseeba.
When to Read
This dua is particularly meaningful when you first discover your pregnancy. It's a beautiful way to express immediate gratitude to Allah for the blessing of a new life, and to seek His protection for both you and the precious soul growing within. Recite it with sincere intention as you begin this incredible journey.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a pure heart, facing the Qiblah if possible, and with hands raised in supplication. Reflect on the immense blessing of a child and the profound trust you are placing in Allah for their upbringing and protection. Repeat it regularly, especially after your obligatory prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses gratitude for the gift of family and the blessing of a child. It actively seeks Allah's blessing and asks for the child to be righteous, intelligent, and healthy. Crucially, it seeks protection from the whispers and influence of Shaytan, asking Allah to safeguard the child's heart and future. This prayer embodies the holistic Islamic approach to seeking good in this life and the hereafter, starting from the very inception of a new life.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.' (Sahih Muslim 2708). And it was narrated that when Ibn 'Abbas had children, he would teach them these words, and they would learn them. And he would teach them to their mature children as a means of seeking refuge.' Another narration: 'Uthman bin Abi al-'As said: 'When I became Muslim, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me the prayer in [Salat] and told me to say: "O Allah, forgive my sins, and grant me the best guidance, and bless me in my provision, and bless me in my family. And do not give Satan a share in my affairs." It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.' (Sahih Muslim 2708). And it was narrated that when Ibn 'Abbas had children, he would teach them these words, and they would learn them. And he would teach them to their mature children as a means of seeking refuge.' [Note: The provided JSON details a specific dua for family and children's well-being, with Ibn Majah 1805 being a more direct reference for the family blessing aspect. The hadith texts provided here are for general context on seeking refuge and blessings for family.]