The arrival of a baby is a great blessing. Parents can thank Allah, seek protection for the child and pray for the baby’s righteousness and wellbeing.
أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
U’eedhukuma bi kalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin wa min kulli aynin lammah.
I seek protection for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, harmful creature and every evil eye.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim — Newborn protection and naming practices
Authenticity: Established Islamic practices
Meaning and Explanation
The supplication seeks Allah’s protection for children from harm.
When to Recite
For newborns and children.
How to Recite
Parents may recite the established protection supplication over their children.
Important Notes
This is among the supplications reported for protection of children.
Benefits
Protection, wellbeing and blessings for children.
Content type: Hadith
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