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. وَاجْعَلْنَا شَاكِرِينَ لِنِعْمَتِكَ، مُثْنِينَ بِهَا، وَقَبِّلْهَا، وَأَتِمَّهَا عَلَيْنَا.
O Allah, unite our hearts, mend the rifts between us, guide us to the paths of peace, deliver us from darkness into light, save us from all lewdness, outward and inward. Bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Accept our repentance, for indeed You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Most Merciful. And make us grateful for Your blessings, praising them, accepting them, and perfect them upon us.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhasa baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minaz-zhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawāḥisha ma ẓahara minha wa ma baṭan, wa barik lana fi asmā'ina, wa abṣārinā, wa qulubina, wa azwājina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Raḥim. Waj'alna shakirina li-ni'matika, muthnīna biha, wa qabbilha, wa atimma 'alayna.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for the beginning of any community gathering, meeting, or even a family get-together. Reciting it sets a positive tone, invoking Allah's blessings for harmony, understanding, and spiritual guidance among those present. It's particularly relevant when tensions might exist or when seeking to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility. Face the Qiblah if possible, with hands raised. Speak clearly, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Ensure everyone present can hear you, or if recited individually before a gathering, recite it with the intention that Allah applies its benefits to the community.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound requests for community well-being. It seeks Allah's help in fostering unity ('allif bayna qulubina'), resolving disputes ('aslih dhasa baynina'), and guiding everyone towards peaceful conduct and sound judgment. It also includes protection from sin and blessings in family and sustenance, a holistic approach to a harmonious life.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When you meet each other, greet each other with the greeting of the believers (i.e., Assalamu Alaikum). And when you disperse, disperse with repentance. And when you gather, gather with remembrance of Allah and the supplication of the believing Muslims.' The narrator then mentioned a similar version of this dua: 'Allahumma allif bayna qulubina...' (O Allah, unite our hearts...)