145. Baarakallaahu laka fil-mawhoobi laka, wa shakartal-waahiba , wa
balagha 'ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.
May
Allah bless you with His gift to you , and may you (the new parent) give
thanks, may the child reach the maturity of years , and may you be
granted its righteousness .
The reply of the
person being congratulated is to say:
“Prayer (Salat) is the most important practice in Islam. Allah has ordered the Muslims to be mindful of it. The Holy Qur'an says:"Guard strictly your prayers, especially the Middle Prayer, and stand before Allah with all devotion.”