بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ ، وَشَكَرَ اللَّهَ وَاهِبَكَ ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّكَ ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
May Allah bless you in your gift, and may Allah thank the giver of your gift, and may he reach the maturity of your child, and may you be granted his righteousness.
Barakallahu laka fil mawhoobi laka, wa shakarallahu wahibaka, wa balagha ashuddaka, wa ruziqta birrahu.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is ideally recited by a Muslim upon hearing of the birth of a child, whether it's their own or that of a relative or friend. It's a way to congratulate the parents and ask Allah to bestow His blessings upon the newborn and the family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt emotion. It's a prayer for the child and for the parents, so focus on the meaning of the words as you speak them. Placing a hand on the head of the child, if possible, while reciting this dua is also a beautiful gesture.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound blessings for the child and the parents. It asks for Allah's blessing ('Barakah') in the gift of the child, for the parents to be thankful to Allah for this blessing, for the child to reach a healthy and strong adulthood, and for the child to be a source of righteous companionship and obedience to their parents. It’s a comprehensive prayer for the well-being of the entire family.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when a man was born to him, he said: ‘Barakallahu laka fil mawhoobi laka, wa shakarallahu wahibaka, wa balagha ashuddaka, wa ruziqta birrahu.’ (May Allah bless you in your gift, and may Allah thank the giver of your gift, and may he reach the maturity of your child, and may you be granted his righteousness.)