اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ.
O Allah, I ask You for its (the proposal/woman's) goodness and the goodness of what You have naturally inclined her to, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have naturally inclined her to.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when considering a marriage proposal, whether you are the one proposing, or you are seeking a proposal for yourself or someone you care about. Reading it on a Friday is especially recommended, as Friday is a blessed day for supplication. Recite it during the special times of acceptance on Friday, such as between the time the Imam sits down until the prayer is finished, or during the last hour of the afternoon.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a clear heart. Face the Qiblah if possible, and raise your hands. Ensure you understand the meaning and feel the humility in asking Allah for guidance and protection in such an important life decision. It's best to recite it after your obligatory prayers on Friday, or during the blessed hours of Friday when duas are more likely to be accepted.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking Allah's guidance in marriage is crucial for a blessed union. This dua specifically asks for the good inherent in the person or situation and seeks protection from any potential evil. By invoking Allah's name and seeking His favor on the blessed day of Jumu'ah, we increase our chances of receiving His divine assistance and blessing in this significant step. This practice aligns with the Sunnah of seeking counsel from Allah (Istikhara) for important matters, ensuring that our decisions are guided by divine wisdom.
Source & Authentication
When one of you marries a woman, he should take hold of her forelock and supplicate for blessing for the sake of Allah, saying: O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have naturally inclined her to, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have naturally inclined her to. When one of you buys a riding camel, he should take hold of its forelock and suppliacate for blessing for the sake of Allah, and say similar words. When one of you buys any property or a servant, he should take hold of its forelock and supplicate for blessing for the sake of Allah, and say similar words.