اَللّٰهُمَّ اَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوْبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوْبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
O Allah, unite our hearts, mend the discord between us, guide us to the paths of peace, deliver us from darkness to light, and bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Turn to us in forgiveness, for You are the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulas-salami, wa najjina minaz-zulumaati ilan-noor, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite when you feel tension or misunderstanding among your colleagues, or simply as a proactive measure to foster a peaceful and cooperative work environment. You can make it at any time, especially after your obligatory prayers or during your personal supplications.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention for peace and good relations. Raising your hands is appropriate during personal supplication (dua). Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing harmony and understanding amongst your coworkers. Making this dua regularly can help soften hearts and improve the atmosphere at work.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is incredibly powerful for establishing peace and unity. It encompasses seeking Allah's help in mending relationships ('aslih dhata baynina' - mend the discord between us), guiding us towards peaceful paths, and removing negativity. It also asks for blessings in our faculties and our families, showing how our well-being is interconnected. Cultivating good relationships at work is also an act of worship, as the Prophet ﷺ said: 'The best of companions in the sight of Allah is the one who is best to his companion.' (Tirmidhi 1958, Sahih).
Source & Authentication
Al-Bara' narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'When you sit together, say: O Allah, unite our hearts, mend the discord between us, guide us to the paths of peace, deliver us from darkness to light, and bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Turn to us in forgiveness, for You are the Ever-Returning, the Most Merciful.' And when you rise, say: 'O Allah, grant us guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.'