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 relations between us, and guide us to the paths of peace, and deliver us from the darkness to the light, and keep us away from all shameful deeds, whether apparent or hidden, and bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring, and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna quloobina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minaz-zulumaati ilan-noor, wa jannibnal-fawaahisha ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa barik lana fi asmaa'ina, wa absaarina, wa quloobina, wa azwaajina, wa dhurriyyaatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
Recite this dua before or during family gatherings, especially when you anticipate potential disagreements or wish to foster a more loving and understanding atmosphere. It's particularly beneficial for occasions like Eid celebrations, weddings, or any significant family reunion.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention for peace and reconciliation within your family. Raise your hands in supplication as you would for other duas. Focus on each word, internalizing its meaning and its plea to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). It can be recited individually or by the family collectively.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeks Allah's (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) help in fostering unity ('allif bayna quloobina'), resolving disputes ('aslih dhata baynina'), guiding towards peace ('wahdina subulas-salam'), protecting from negativity ('najjina minaz-zulumaat ilan-noor'), warding off immorality ('jannibnal-fawaahisha'), and blessing one's family and oneself. It encompasses the well-being of both the present and the future generations.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'No one of you should say: My soul has become bad, but he should say: No, my soul has not become bad.' Then he mentioned something similar. He said: 'The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: O Allah, unite our hearts, and mend the relations between us, and guide us to the paths of peace, and deliver us from the darkness to the light, and keep us away from all shameful deeds, whether apparent or hidden, and bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring, and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Most Merciful.'