Seeking Allah's Protection for Children
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3371
كَانَرَسُولُاللَّهِصلىاللهعليهوسلميُعَوِّذُالحَسَنَوَالحُسَينَرضياللهعنهما((أُعِيذُكُمَابِكَلِمَاتِاللَّهِالتَّامَّةِمِنْكُلِّشَيْطَانٍوَهَامَّةٍ،وَمِنْكُلِّعَيْنٍلاَمَّةٍ)).
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Transliteration
U'īdhukumā bi-kalimātillāhit-tāmmah, min kulli shayṭānin wa hāmmah, wa min kulli 'aynin lāmmah.
Translation
I commend you two to the protection of Allah’s perfect words from every devil, vermin, and every evil eye.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this supplication to protect his grandsons, Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them). It is a powerful way to seek Allah's refuge for children.
Benefit
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's complete protection for children against all forms of harm, whether from evil influences, pests, or the harmful effects of the evil eye.
When to Recite
Recited by the Prophet ﷺ for his grandsons, and recommended for parents to recite for their children.