بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bless you and shower His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness.
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin
When to Read
This beautiful dua is traditionally recited by the person offering marriage congratulations to the newlyweds. It's perfect to say right after the nikah ceremony, or at any point during the wedding reception. It also serves as a powerful supplication the couple can recite together or individually as they embark on their married life, asking Allah to imbue their union with His grace and goodness from the very start.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Ideally, it is recited while facing the couple. Place your right hand over your heart as you say it, or extend your hands in supplication towards them. If reciting it alone for yourself and your spouse, do so after the nikah, perhaps in a quiet moment together, or even as you both make personal duas for your marriage.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the core aspirations for any new marriage: divine blessing (barakah), divine presence (being 'alayka), and the gathering of the couple in a state of righteousness and well-being (fi khairin). By invoking Allah's name, we are not just wishing the couple well; we are actively seeking His intervention to establish their union on the strongest possible foundation of faith, love, and mutual respect, ensuring their journey together is one blessed by Him.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: "The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to go out with us and teach us the prayer, and he would teach us supplication (du'a). He also told us about the supplication of a man for his brother: 'Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin' (May Allah bless you and shower His blessings upon you, and unite you both in goodness)." This narration is found in Sunan Abi Dawud (2130) and Sunan At-Tirmidhi (1091), who graded it Hasan Gharib. The context clearly shows this was a taught supplication for a brother in faith, most fitting for the profound bond of marriage.