أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the promptings of devils and from their being present.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatis-shayatin wa an yahdurun.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua can be recited regularly throughout pregnancy, especially during times of worry or when feeling vulnerable. It's particularly beneficial to recite during the final stages of pregnancy and at the onset of labor for seeking Allah's protection and ease during childbirth. It's also a general protection dua that can be made at any time.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, visualizing Allah's protection enveloping you and your child. It's recommended to make dua facing the Qiblah, with hands raised, though it can be recited in any state or direction. Take deep breaths and focus on the meaning of the words, entrusting your well-being to Allah (SWT).
Virtues & Benefits
This dua provides a shield against various forms of harm, both physical and spiritual. Seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words offers protection from His displeasure, His punishment, and the machinations of evil, including the whispers of Shaytan. For a pregnant woman and during childbirth, this translates to seeking protection from complications, fear, and distress, asking Allah to grant ease and safety for both mother and child. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a means of comprehensive protection.
Source & Authentication
The narration states that Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) taught this dua to his adult sons when they reached puberty, and he would teach it to the young ones among them and write it down for them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Abdullah ibn Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you seeks refuge, let him seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the All-Merciful, from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the evil whispers of devils and their presence.' He said: 'Abdullah ibn Amr used to teach this supplication to his adult children, and he would teach it to the young ones among them and write it down for them.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3893)