بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bless you, and may He bestow His blessings upon you, and may He unite you both in goodness.
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alaika wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited by the person giving a wedding sermon (khutbah) or by guests congratulating the newlyweds. It's perfect for the wedding ceremony itself, or at any point during the initial days and weeks of marriage to invoke Allah's continuous blessings on the new union.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. It's best recited with hands raised in supplication, facing the couple. The intention should be to sincerely wish them well and seek divine support for their new life together. Repeating it a few times can strengthen the supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of seeking Allah's barakah (blessing, increase, and goodness) for the marriage. It covers blessings upon the individuals and their union, asking for Allah to bring them together in a way that is pleasing to Him and leads to a harmonious and prosperous life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to establish a foundation of divine guidance and favor for the couple from the very beginning of their journey.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua when marrying a woman. When the Prophet ﷺ married a woman, he would not just say 'nikah' (marriage), but he would say 'zawwajtuki' (I married you to him). And he would teach them to say: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ (Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alaika wa jama'a bainakuma fi khairin) Translation: 'May Allah bless you, and may He bestow His blessings upon you, and may He unite you both in goodness.' This narration highlights the importance of invoking Allah's blessings from the outset of a marriage.