اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَأَلْقِ حُبَّهُ فِي قَلْبِ هَذَا الْمَوْلُودِ، وَذَكِّرْهُ بِرَائِحَتِهِ، وَاجْعَلْهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّبِعِينَ لَهُ.
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, and cast his love into the heart of this newborn, and remind him of his scent, and make him among those who follow him.
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammad, wa alqi hubbahu fi qalbi hadha al-mawludi, wa dhakkirhu bira'ihatihi, waj'alhu minal muttabi'een lahu.
When to Read
This dua can be recited when holding a newborn, especially after the Adhan and Iqamah have been called for them, or at any time you make dua for your child's well-being and their connection to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It's a beautiful way to invoke Allah's blessings for your child to grow up loving and following the Sunnah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a pure intention while holding the newborn. Place your hand gently on the baby's head or chest and make the supplication. You can repeat it multiple times, focusing on the meaning and asking Allah to instill love for the Prophet ﷺ in your child's heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua seeks for the newborn to have a deep and innate love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. While the 'scent' aspect is symbolic, it represents the profound connection and recognition of his pure essence and teachings. By asking Allah to cast his love into the heart, we pray that our children will be guided to follow his path and be among his devoted followers in this life and the next. The act of reciting blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ itself is highly rewarded, as Allah promises to send ten mercies for every one we send.