Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Guidance to Find a Virtuous Spouse

Guidance & Hidayah
QuranQuran 18:10

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุขุชูู†ูŽุง ู…ูู† ู„ู‘ูŽุฏูู†ูƒูŽ ุฑูŽุญู’ู…ูŽุฉู‹ ูˆูŽู‡ูŽูŠู‘ูุฆู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ู…ูู†ู’ ุฃูŽู…ู’ุฑูู†ูŽุง ุฑูŽุดูŽุฏู‹ุง

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Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.

Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada

When to Read

This dua is perfect to recite during your daily prayers, especially after finishing your Fardh or Sunnah salah. You can also make it anytime you feel the need for Allah's guidance in this significant matter. It's especially relevant when actively seeking a spouse or when facing challenges in finding the right partner.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, truly believing that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate source of guidance and mercy. Raise your hands in supplication as you would during prayer. Ensure you understand the meaning and internalize the request for both mercy and right direction. Repeating it consistently can help keep your intention focused.

Virtues & Benefits

This powerful dua, found in Surah Al-Kahf, directly asks Allah for two crucial elements: mercy ('rahmatan') and right guidance ('rashada'). In the context of marriage, this translates to seeking Allah's favor in finding a partner who is a source of comfort, love, and support (mercy), and who will lead you towards piety, good character, and a righteous path together (guidance). It acknowledges our complete dependence on Allah for the best outcome in this life-altering decision.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 18:10
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