بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bestow blessings upon you, and shower His blessings on you, and unite you both in goodness.
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a baynakuma fi khair
When to Read
This beautiful dua is traditionally recited by guests and elders for a newly married couple. It's a perfect expression of well wishes and a prayer for their union to be founded on piety and mutual happiness. Recite it after the Nikah ceremony or upon meeting the couple.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, directing your sincere wishes for the couple's well-being and their journey together. Raise your hands as if making a supplication, and speak the words clearly and with heartfelt intention.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of a blessed marriage: invoking Allah's blessing ('Barakah') upon the individuals and their union, and praying for them to be brought together in a state of goodness and righteousness. It's a powerful prayer that sets a positive spiritual tone for their life partnership, reminding them of Allah's presence and guidance in their new journey.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the best kind of marriage, he said: 'The one that is most blessed and best for the wife, and when they have a child, they are righteous and they honor their families.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 2127). And it was narrated that when he (ﷺ) married a woman, he would say: 'Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a baynakuma fi khair.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 2129).