بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ فِي المَوْلُودِ وَجَعَلَهُ بَرًّا لَكَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ
May Allah bless you in the newborn, and make him/her dutiful to you in this world and the hereafter.
Barakallahu laka fil mawloodi wa ja'alahu birran laka fid dunya wal akhirah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited by the one being greeted, after the newborn is brought to meet their older siblings for the first time. It's a prayer for the child and a blessing for the family unit.
How to Read
The parents of the newborn can say this dua to the older siblings who are meeting their new baby brother or sister. It's a moment to express joy and seek Allah's blessings on the growing family. The focus is on sincere intention and a warm, welcoming spirit.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua invokes Allah's blessing (barakah) upon the newborn, praying that they grow up to be a source of joy and righteousness for their parents, both in this life and the next. It signifies the importance of family bonds and seeking divine protection and guidance for the new addition to the family.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Al-Miqdam bin Ma'd Yakrib that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you has a new child, let him pray for him, and say: 'Bārakallāhu laka fil mawlūd, wa baraka ‘alaika wa ‘alā ummati Muhammad.' (May Allah bless you in the newborn, and bless you and the Ummah of Muhammad).' This narration, while broader, encompasses the spirit of making dua for a newborn. The specific phrasing here is a well-established supplication for the child when welcomed into the family.