Dua #361•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawood: 441

Dua to Say When a Baby is Born

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Husain (RA) once taught someone the right words to say for a new baby. He said, Here is what you say:

#361

بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ وَشَكَرْتَ الْوَاهِبَ وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ

Transliteration

BaarakAllahu laka fil-mawhoobi laka, wa shakartal-waahiba, wa balagha 'ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.

Translation

May Allah bless you with His gift to you, and may you (the new parent) give thanks (to Allah - the giver), may the child reach the maturity of years, and may you be granted its righteousness.

Benefits & Virtues

Say this dua when a baby arrives. It asks Allah for Barakah on the child and parents. You pray for strong Iman, good health, and a thankful heart for this gift from Allah.

  • The words Barakallahu laka ask Allah to bless the new baby.
  • This dua helps parents show thanks to Allah for the gift He gave them.
  • You pray the child grows up doing good Amal and stays safe till old age.
  • It brings hope - the baby will have strong Iman and nice character.
  • Say this dua for babies to keep Allah's blessings near your family.
  • When to Recite Dua For Newborn

Common Questions

You ask Allah to bless the baby, help them grow with good character, and be loving to their parents. It is a kind prayer for the child's future.

Taḥnīk means softly putting honey or dates in the baby's mouth after birth. A pious person does this in the first few days. It is sunnah and a sweet welcome for the baby.

Masha Allah means whatever Allah wants. Say it when you see something good. It reminds us every blessing is from Allah.

Many people say the Athaan softly in the baby's ear. This way, Allah's name and the Kalimah are the first words the baby hears.

Parents say Allahumma rahmataka arju - O Allah, I ask for Your kindness. This masnoon dua brings comfort during childbirth.

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