اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُ فِي سَمْعِهِ وَبَصَرِهِ وَقَلْبِهِ وَجَلَدِهِ وَجَوَارِحِهِ
O Allah, bless his hearing, his sight, his heart, his skin, and his limbs.
Allahumma barik lahu fi sam'ihi wa basarihi wa qalbihi wa jaladihi wa jawarihi
When to Read
This dua is a beautiful supplication to make for a newborn baby, especially during the first few days and weeks after birth. It can be recited when visiting a newborn, or by the parents themselves. It is particularly poignant as the baby's senses begin to develop and they start to perceive the world around them. You can gently touch the baby's ears, eyes, chest, and limbs while making this dua.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a pure intention. Face the Qiblah if possible. Place your hand gently on the newborn's forehead or chest while reciting. You can repeat it multiple times, focusing on the meaning and seeking Allah's blessing for the child's complete well-being and sensory integration.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to 'Uthman bin Abi Al-'As (may Allah be pleased with him) when he complained of pain in his body, is a comprehensive prayer for the overall well-being of a person. When applied to a newborn, it is a powerful way to ask Allah to bless and protect the very faculties through which the child will learn, interact with, and experience the world. It encompasses the senses (hearing, sight), the emotional and spiritual core (heart), and the physical body (skin, limbs), fostering a holistic development guided by Allah's grace.
Source & Authentication
I told Allah's Messenger ﷺ about a pain I had in my body. Allah's Messenger ﷺ said: 'Place your hand where you feel pain in your body and say: "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah) three times and say seven times: "A'udhu bi Allah wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir" (I seek refuge in Allah and in His Power from the evil of what I feel and what I fear)." - Sahih Muslim 2208. The dua used in the entry is a separate, but related, supplication for blessing, often made for children. The specific context for the entry's dua comes from the general practice of making dua for newborns and seeking Allah's blessing upon them, including their faculties.