أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ.
I seek protection for you two with the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every pestilence, and from every envious eye.
U'eezukuma bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli 'aynin lammah.
When to Read
This dua is a beautiful supplication made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for his grandchildren, Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them). It is highly recommended for parents, grandparents, or any guardian to recite this dua upon a newborn baby, especially in the early days and weeks of their life, to invoke Allah's protection against any potential harm, illness, or the evil eye.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of seeking Allah's protection for the child. It is often recommended to place your hand on the child's forehead or chest while reciting. You can repeat it multiple times. Blowing gently onto the child after reciting is also a practice seen in some traditions, mirroring the Prophet's ﷺ actions in seeking protection for his family.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly invokes the perfect words of Allah, which are a complete and potent shield against all forms of harm. The mention of 'every devil and every pestilence' covers spiritual and physical ailments, while 'every envious eye' specifically addresses the potent danger of the evil eye ('ayn) which can afflict anyone, including newborns. By reciting this, we are following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ and entrusting our child's well-being entirely to Allah, the Most Merciful and the Ultimate Protector.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn saying: 'I seek protection for you two with the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every pestilence, and from every envious eye.' Then he would say: 'It was through this invocation that Ibrahim (Abraham) ﷺ sought refuge for his sons Isma'il and Ishaq.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3371)