اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَجَنِّبْنَا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
O Allah, unite our hearts, and mend the strife between us, and guide us to the paths of peace, and deliver us from darkness into light, and keep us away from all immoralities, both apparent and hidden, and bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring, and turn to us in forgiveness, indeed You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulassalam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawashima ma dhahara minha wa ma bathan, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antal-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is especially relevant on Friday, the blessed day. Recite it after the obligatory prayers, or during the time of *ijabah* (when du'a is readily accepted) on Friday, such as between the *Asr* and *Maghrib* prayers, or while waiting for the Jumu'ah prayer to begin. It's a beautiful way to seek Allah's help in fostering love, understanding, and mutual respect within your marriage. You can make it a personal practice or recite it together with your spouse.
How to Read
Make a sincere intention to seek Allah's help for your marriage. Facing the Qiblah (direction of prayer) is recommended, though not strictly obligatory for du'a. Raise your hands as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to do when making du'a. Utter the words with focus and humility, reflecting on their meaning and asking Allah to bestow these qualities upon your relationship. It is also beneficial to supplicate for your spouse and family individually after reciting this general supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This du'a encapsulates a comprehensive plea for marital harmony. It asks Allah to foster love and unity ('unite our hearts'), resolve conflicts ('mend the strife between us'), and guide the couple towards a life of peace and righteousness ('guide us to the paths of peace'). It seeks protection from moral corruption ('keep us away from all immoralities') and asks for blessings in all aspects of their lives, including their senses, their relationship, and their descendants. This supplication is rooted in the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ own practice of making extensive and comprehensive du'as, reflecting the importance of seeking Allah's guidance in all matters, especially those as vital as marriage.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this du'a to his companions, saying: 'There is no one who says three times in the morning and evening: O Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Lord of all and its King, I bear witness that there is no god but You, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul and from the evil of the devil and his associations. And I seek refuge in You from bringing evil upon myself or casting it upon a Muslim. And I seek refuge in You from the temptations of all temptations, from disobedience to You, and from the evil of what is apparent and what is hidden.' And he mentioned a similar du'a for the evening. (While the exact wording provided above is a common recitation for unity, the principle of seeking Allah's protection and guidance in comprehensive du'as, as demonstrated in related hadith, underpins its efficacy). This specific wording is a well-established supplication for marital harmony taught within the Muslim community, derived from the essence of seeking comprehensive well-being from Allah.