The birth of a baby boy is a moment of deep gratitude and joy for Muslim families. Making dua for new baby boy in Islam is a beautiful Sunnah that welcomes the child with faith, protection, and blessings from Allah.For couples who have recently begun their journey together, you may also explore meaningful Islamic marriage wishes and duas for blessings and barakah.
From the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, we are taught powerful supplications for protection, righteousness, and lifelong guidance. These duas are not only words of celebration but also a spiritual foundation for the child’s future.
Below you will find authentic Islamic supplications with Arabic text, transliteration, English meaning, and Urdu translation to help you recite them with understanding and sincerity.
Authentic Protection dua for new baby boy in Islam
The Prophet ﷺ used to seek protection for his grandsons Hasan and Husayn with the following supplication.
Arabic
أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Transliteration
U‘eedhuka bi kalimatillahi at-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah.
English Meaning
I seek refuge for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, harmful creature, and every evil eye.
Urdu Meaning
میں تمہارے لیے اللہ کے کامل کلمات کے ذریعے ہر شیطان، ہر نقصان دہ چیز اور ہر بری نظر سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں۔
Source: Reported in Sahih al-Bukhari.
This is one of the most authentic duas for newborn protection and can be recited daily.
Parents often reflect on Allah quotes in English about mercy and blessings to strengthen their gratitude and faith during this special time.
Qur’anic Dua for Righteous Offspring
Islam encourages parents to pray for righteous and pious children.
1️⃣ Comfort and Righteousness (Surah Al-Furqan 25:74)
Arabic
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Transliteration
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a‘yunin waj‘alna lil-muttaqina imama.
English Meaning
Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us leaders of the righteous.
Urdu Meaning
اے ہمارے رب! ہمیں اپنی بیویوں اور اولاد سے آنکھوں کی ٹھنڈک عطا فرما اور ہمیں پرہیزگاروں کا پیشوا بنا۔
2️⃣ Dua for Pure Offspring (Surah Aal-Imran 3:38)
Arabic
رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
Transliteration
Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah, innaka sami‘ud-du‘a.
English Meaning
My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good and pure offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Urdu Meaning
اے میرے رب! مجھے اپنی طرف سے پاکیزہ اولاد عطا فرما، بے شک تو دعا سننے والا ہے۔
This beautiful supplication is mentioned in Surah Aal-Imran (3:38)
3️⃣ Dua for Prayerful Children (Surah Ibrahim 14:40)
Arabic
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Transliteration
Rabbi’j‘alni muqima as-salah wa min dhurriyyati rabbana wa taqabbal du‘a.
English Meaning
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and from my offspring. Our Lord, accept my supplication.
Urdu Meaning
اے میرے رب! مجھے نماز قائم کرنے والا بنا اور میری اولاد میں سے بھی۔ اے ہمارے رب! میری دعا قبول فرما۔
Sunnah Greeting for a Newborn Baby Boy
When congratulating parents, early Muslims would say:
Arabic
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ، وَشَكَرْتَ الْوَاهِبَ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
Transliteration
Barakallahu laka fil-mawhubi laka, wa shakartal-wahiba, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.
English Meaning
May Allah bless you in the gift He has granted you, may you thank the Giver, may he reach maturity, and may you be granted his righteousness.
Urdu Meaning
اللہ آپ کو عطا کردہ اس نعمت میں برکت دے، آپ عطا کرنے والے کا شکر ادا کریں، وہ جوانی کو پہنچے اور آپ کو اس کی فرمانبرداری نصیب ہو۔
This congratulatory dua is widely reported from early scholars and commonly used among Muslims.
Additional Protection dua for new baby boy in Islam
Another comprehensive protection supplication:
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration
A‘udhu bi kalimatillahi at-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
English Meaning
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created.
Urdu Meaning
میں اللہ کے کامل کلمات کے ذریعے اس کی پیدا کی ہوئی ہر چیز کی برائی سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں۔
(Reported in Sahih Muslim.)
Tahneek in Islam (Sunnah Practice)
Tahneek is a Sunnah practice in which a softened date is gently rubbed on the newborn’s palate. The Prophet ﷺ performed Tahneek for newborns and made dua for them.
Key points:
It is recommended soon after birth.
No specific fixed dua is prescribed for Tahneek.
Parents may make general supplications for health and righteousness.
Always ensure hygiene and consult medical advice if needed.
Short Islamic Wishes for Baby Boy (Copy-Ready)
Short English Dau
May Allah bless your newborn son with iman and good character.
May he grow to be righteous and a comfort to your eyes.
May Allah protect him from every harm and evil eye.
May he become a source of sadaqah jariyah for his parents.
May Allah grant him beneficial knowledge and strong faith.
مختصر اردو دعائیں
اللہ اسے نیک اور صالح بنائے۔
اللہ اس کی ہر برائی سے حفاظت فرمائے۔
اللہ اسے دین و دنیا میں کامیاب کرے۔
اللہ اسے والدین کے لیے آنکھوں کی ٹھنڈک بنائے
Frequently Asked Questions
The protection dua “U‘eedhuka bi kalimatillahi at-tammati…” reported in Sahih al-Bukhari is among the most authentic supplications.
No, it is a Sunnah (recommended), not obligatory.
Some narrations mention it, though scholars differ on their authenticity. It is practiced in many Muslim communities.
It is recommended on the seventh day after birth. For a boy, two animals are sacrificed if possible.
Sharing spiritual messages and Islamic wishes for special occasions can also bring comfort and joy to families.
Final Words
A newborn baby boy is a blessing and trust from Allah. Through sincere dua, parents ask Allah to guide, protect, and bless their child throughout his life.
May Allah grant every newborn health, strong faith, righteous character, and success in this world and the Hereafter. Ameen.
