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, bring harmony to our hearts, and reconcile that which is between us. Guide us to the paths of peace, and save us from darkness into light. Keep us away from shameful deeds, both apparent and hidden. Bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Accept our repentance, for indeed, You are the Ever-Relenting, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna quloobina, wa aslih dHata baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawāḥisha ma dhahara minha wa ma baṭana, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa abṣarina, wa quloobina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Raḥeem.
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting anytime you feel a distance growing between you and your relatives, or when misunderstandings and conflicts arise. Make it a regular part of your supplications, especially during times of family gatherings or when reflecting on the importance of kinship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a genuine desire for reconciliation and strengthened bonds. Raise your hands, as is customary for supplication, and pour your heart out to Allah. Visualize harmony and understanding as you utter the words. It's also beneficial to reflect on each phrase and its meaning, asking Allah to truly manifest these qualities in your family relationships.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound plea for holistic well-being within the family unit. It asks Allah to mend hearts, resolve disputes, and guide everyone towards peace ('salam'). By seeking protection from 'darkness into light,' we ask Allah to remove ignorance, ill-will, and harmful actions. The prayer for blessings in our senses, spouses, and children highlights the comprehensive nature of Islamic supplication, encompassing all aspects of life. Finally, the request for repentance underscores our reliance on Allah's mercy for any shortcomings in maintaining these vital connections.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Seek from your Lord Allah, asking Him for Paradise and seeking refuge in Him from the Fire.' Then he said: 'Seek from your Lord Allah, asking Him for Paradise and seeking refuge in Him from the Fire, and seek from Him the unity of your ranks, and reconciliation of your dispute, and the goodness of your character.' Sunan Abi Dawud 906 (Sahih)