اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
O Allah, I ask You for its [the spouse's] goodness and the goodness of what You have decreed for her. And I seek refuge in You from her evil and the evil of what You have decreed for her.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when you have identified a potential spouse and are seeking Allah's blessing and confirmation before proceeding with marriage. It can be recited during Istikhara (seeking guidance from Allah) or anytime you are contemplating marriage and want to ensure you are making the right choice according to Allah's will.
How to Read
This dua is recited when you have a specific person in mind for marriage. It's an earnest supplication asking Allah to bless the union if it's good for both parties, and to protect you from any potential harm. Recite it with sincerity, humility, and certainty that Allah hears your plea. Performing Wudu (ablution) before reciting is recommended.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking Allah's guidance in choosing a spouse ensures that the union is blessed and aligned with divine wisdom. This dua helps to: 1. **Seek the best for both individuals:** It asks for the inherent goodness of the person and the positive qualities they embody. 2. **Guard against potential harm:** It seeks refuge in Allah from any unforeseen negative traits or circumstances that might arise. 3. **Align with Allah's decree:** It acknowledges that the ultimate outcome is in Allah's hands, seeking His perfect plan. This practice is rooted in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who taught us to rely on Allah for major life decisions, including marriage. The Istikhara prayer itself, which often includes supplications like this, is a profound act of worship and trust.
Source & Authentication
Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught us the Istikhara for all matters, just as he taught us Surahs from the Quran. He said: 'If any one of you is concerned about a matter, he should pray two rak'ahs of non-obligatory prayer and then say: O Allah, I seek guidance from Your knowledge, and strength from Your power, and I ask of Your great bounty. For indeed You have power, but I have not. You have knowledge, but I know not. You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allah, if You know that this matter (then he should mention his need) is good for me in this life and in the Hereafter, then decree it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if You know that this matter is bad for me in this life and in the Hereafter, then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and decree for me whatever is good, and make me pleased with it.' He said: 'And he should mention his need.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306). The specific dua provided in the main entry is a more concise supplication suitable for when a specific individual has been identified, as taught in other contexts for seeking good in marriage.