بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ، وَشَكَرَ الْوَاهِبَ لَكَ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ.
May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may you give thanks to the Giver, may the child reach the age of maturity, and may you be granted its righteousness.
Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka, wa shakaral-wahiba laka, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite when a newborn arrives. It can be recited by the parents, grandparents, or any Muslim visiting the family to congratulate them and make sincere supplication for the child and the family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt emotion. Imagine its meaning as you speak: wishing Allah's blessings on the child, expressing gratitude to Allah for the gift, and praying for the child's good character and piety. It's a moment of immense joy and a perfect opportunity to turn to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the core feelings of welcoming a new life. It acknowledges Allah as the true Giver ('Al-Wahib'), emphasizes the importance of gratitude ('shukr'), and prays for the child's holistic development – reaching physical maturity ('ashuddahu') and becoming a source of goodness and obedience to their parents ('birrahu'). It's a comprehensive blessing for the child's future.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: When a child was born to one of them, they would bring him to the Prophet (ﷺ). He would ask for a boy or a girl and utter the words: 'Barakallahu laka fil-mauhubi laka, wa shakaral-wahiba laka, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.' (May Allah bless you in His gift to you, may you give thanks to the Giver, may the child reach the age of maturity, and may you be granted its righteousness.) This hadith highlights the practice of seeking blessings for the newborn through specific supplications taught by the Prophet (ﷺ).