Dua for a Newborn Child
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي الْمَوْهُوبِ لَكَ، وَشَكَرْتَ الْوَاهِبَ، وَبَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ، وَرُزِقْتَ بِرَّهُ
Barakallahu laka fil-mawhubi lak, wa shakartal-Wahib, wa balagha ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrah.
"May Allah bless you with His gift to you, and may you (the parents) give thanks to the Giver, and may the child reach the maturity of years, and may you be granted its righteousness."
Al-Nawawi, Al-Adhkar
Spiritual Benefits
This is the classic congratulatory prayer offered to new parents. It covers all bases: thanking Allah, asking for the child's long life, and asking that the child be righteous to their parents.
When Should I Say This Dua?
Say this to parents when congratulating them on the birth of their baby.
Proper Etiquette (Sunnah)
Offer a small gift or charity (Sadaqah) on behalf of the newborn.