بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
May Allah bless you and shower His blessings upon you, and bring you together in [unity and] goodness.
Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a baynakuma fi khairin
When to Read
This is the traditional dua recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when congratulating a newly married couple. It's perfect for reciting during the wedding ceremony, the wedding feast (walima), or anytime you wish to make dua for a couple embarking on their married life together. You can also make this dua privately for your own spouse as you build your family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a pure intention for the couple's well-being. It's ideally recited by someone congratulating the couple, but a couple can also recite it together or individually for each other during the early stages of their marriage or anytime they face challenges and need Allah's blessings to unite them in goodness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses comprehensive blessings for the couple. 'Barakallahu laka' invokes Allah's direct blessings upon the individual. 'Wa baraka 'alayka' extends those blessings to encompass their lives and everything associated with them. 'Wa jama'a baynakuma fi khairin' is the heart of the dua for a married couple, asking Allah to unite them not just in marriage, but in His obedience, His love, and in all forms of goodness, ensuring their shared journey is filled with righteousness and prosperity. This prayer sets a beautiful Islamic tone for the new family, seeking divine integration and harmony.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this beautiful dua to say when congratulating a newly married couple. When one of you marries, he should say: 'Barakallahu laka wa baraka 'alayka wa jama'a baynakuma fi khairin' (May Allah bless you and shower His blessings upon you, and bring you together in goodness).