10 Beautiful Duas for a Newborn Baby in Islam (With Arabic, Transliteration & English Meaning)
The moment you hear your baby’s first cry, everything changes. You’re suddenly holding this tiny, perfect human who has just arrived from Allah – and the very first thing most Muslim parents want to do is whisper the most beautiful words into their little ears. Dua For New Born Baby
I still remember standing in the delivery room when my sister had her first child. The second the baby was placed on her chest, my brother-in-law leaned down and softly called the Adhan. The whole room went quiet. Even the nurses stopped moving for a second. It was one of the most spiritual moments I’ve ever witnessed.
That’s the power of dua for a newborn baby. It’s not just tradition – it’s protection, love, and the very first gift you give your child.
If you’re reading this while waiting for your own little one (or helping someone who is), here’s everything you need to know about the sunnah duas and the ones most parents quietly make from the heart.
Why We Make Dua the Moment a Baby is Born
In Islam, the first sounds a newborn hears should be the words of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) himself gave us clear guidance on what to do from the very first second.
Scholars say these supplications serve three huge purposes:
- They announce tawheed (the oneness of Allah) into the child’s ears and heart
- They act as ruqyah – spiritual protection from Shaytan (who, according to hadith, pokes every newborn and makes them cry)
- They set the spiritual foundation for the child’s entire life
1. The Adhan and Iqamah in the Newborn’s Ears (The Very First Dua)
This is the absolute first sunnah.
Hadith: Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud narrate that the Prophet ﷺ said: “When any human being is born, Satan pinches him and therefore he begins crying loudly because of that pinch, except for Maryam and her son (Eesa).” After mentioning this, Abu Hurayrah (the narrator) would say: Recite if you wish: “And I seek refuge for her in You and (for) her descendants from Satan, the outcast.” Then he instructed to call the Adhan in the right ear and the Iqamah in the left.
How to do it practically
- Right ear → Full Adhan (softly, no need to shout)
- Left ear → Iqamah (some scholars say only the Adhan is mandatory, but doing both is better)
Arabic & Transliteration (Adhan) Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar Ash-hadu allā ilāha illallāh Ash-hadu allā ilāha illallāh Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasūlullāh Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasūlullāh Hayya ‘alas-salāh Hayya ‘alas-salāh Hayya ‘alal-falāh Hayya ‘alal-falāh Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar Lā ilāha illallāh
2. The Tahneek – Sweetness From a Righteous Mouth
After the Adhan, the Prophet ﷺ would take a soft date, chew it until it became paste-like, then rub a tiny bit on the newborn’s palate.
If no date, any sweet fruit works. If no pious person is around, the father or mother can do it themselves.
Dua while doing tahneek Many parents quietly say: “Allahumma ij’alhu barran taqiyyan wa anbit’hu fil-Islami nabatan hasana” (O Allah, make him/her pious and righteous, and let him/her grow up in Islam with a beautiful upbringing)
3. Dua for Protection & Barakah (Most Common Everyday Dua)
This is the one almost every Pakistani, Arab, Turkish, and Indo-Malaysian parent I know whispers constantly in the first 40 days:
Arabic أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration A’udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
Translation I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
(Repeat 3 times while gently blowing over the baby – it’s light ruqyah.)
4. The Beautiful Long Dua the Prophet Taught for Hasan and Husayn
When Fatima (radhiAllahu anha) gave birth to Hasan, the Prophet ﷺ made this dua (and later the same for Husayn):
Arabic أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Transliteration U’eedhuka bi kalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytaanin wa hammatin wa min kulli ‘aynin lammatin
Translation I seek protection for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every poisonous creature, and every evil eye.
This is the gold standard against evil eye – especially powerful in the newborn phase when everyone wants to come see the baby.
5. Dua on the 7th Day – During Aqiqah & Naming
On the seventh day, we shave the baby’s head, give sadaqah equal to the weight of the hair in gold or silver, and sacrifice animals (two for a boy, one for a girl).
Recommended dua while sacrificing Bismillahi wallahu akbar Allahumma hadha minka wa laka, ‘an [name of baby] (In the name of Allah, and Allah is the greatest. O Allah, this is from You and for You, concerning [baby’s name])
Then after the sacrifice, many parents say:
Arabic اللَّهُمَّ هَذَا عَقِيقَةُ [اسم الطفل]، دَمُهَا بِدَمِهِ، وَلَحْمُهَا بِلَحْمِهِ، وَعَظْمُهَا بِعَظْمِهِ، وَشَعْرُهَا بِشَعْرِهِ، وَجِلْدُهَا بِجِلْدِهِ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا وِقَاءً لِـ[اسم الطفل] مِنَ النَّارِ
It’s long, but incredibly beautiful – basically exchanging the animal’s body parts for the child’s protection from Hellfire.
6. Short Daily Duas Most Parents Memorise in the First Week
Here are the ones you’ll actually use 50 times a day:
- When the baby sneezes: Say “Alhamdulillah” for them, then: YarhamukAllah (may Allah have mercy on you)
- When putting the baby to sleep: “Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya” (In Your name O Allah, I die and I live)
- General protection (blow gently on them morning and evening): The three Quls (Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Naas) + Ayat al-Kursi
Real-Life Tips From Parents Who’ve Done This
- Print the duas and stick them inside the hospital bag – you’ll be exhausted.
- Record your husband (or a pious family member) saying the Adhan on your phone so you can play it softly if he can’t be there right at birth.
- Keep soft dates in your hospital bag for tahneek – hospitals usually don’t have them.
- Don’t stress about pronunciation in the first moments – sincerity > perfection.
Conclusion: Your Baby’s Very First Conversation With Allah
The duas you make in those raw, teary first moments aren’t just words. They’re the spiritual DNA you’re gifting your child.
Years from now, when they’re teenagers rolling their eyes at you, remember: the very first thing they ever heard was the greatness of Allah, the testimony of faith, and your voice begging Allah to protect them.
There is no greater head start in life.
May Allah make all our children the coolness of our eyes, and may He accept every whispered dua we make over their tiny sleeping bodies. Ameen.
FAQs About Dua for Newborn Baby
1. Can the mother call the Adhan if the father isn’t there? Yes – many scholars (including in the Hanafi school) allow the mother or any Muslim present to do it if the father isn’t available.
2. Is it okay to delay the Adhan if the baby is taken to NICU? Do it as soon as you’re allowed to be near the baby – even if it’s hours later. The sunnah is “as soon as possible,” not “only in the first 30 seconds.”
3. What if we forget the exact wording? Say whatever you know from the Quran or any authentic dua. Allah knows what’s in your heart.
4. Are there special duas for premature babies or babies born by C-section? No special wording required – the same sunnahs apply. Just extra gentleness and lots of dua for shifa.
5. Can non-Muslim family members be in the room when we do the Adhan? Of course. It’s actually beautiful dawah – many nurses have told me it was the most peaceful thing they’ve ever heard in a delivery room.
6. Do we have to do tahneek with a date only? Date is sunnah, but any sweet fruit is fine if dates aren’t available.
7. Is it okay to make personal duas in my own language? Absolutely. After the sunnah duas, pour your heart out in whatever language you speak fluently. Allah understands every tongue.
