Protection of Children

From Marriage & Family Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Marriage and family azkar include this protective supplication that the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to safeguard his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn, and it is among the most important remembrances for protecting children from every devil and envious eye.

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أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ.

U'eedhukuma bikalimatil-lahit-tammah, min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli 'aynin lammah.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

تحصين الأولاد، كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يعوِّذ بها الحسن والحسين رضي الله عنهما، ويقول: إن أباكما (إبراهيم عليه السلام) كان يعوِّذ بها إسماعيل وإسحاق.

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Meaning

I seek protection for you both in the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous pest, and from every harmful, envious eye.

When to recite

It is recited over children for their protection, especially when a parent fears harm to them from devils or the evil eye, following the example of the Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, with his sons Isma'il and Ishaq.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Marriage & Family Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Who did the Prophet recite this protection for?: He used it to protect his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn, and mentioned that their forefather Ibrahim used it to protect Isma'il and Ishaq.
When should this protection be recited over children?: It can be said whenever a parent fears for their child, and it is recommended to maintain it as part of the daily family azkar.
Who narrated this protective supplication?: It was narrated by al-Bukhari.

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