رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example to the righteous.
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imaman
When to Read
This beautiful dua is incredibly relevant for couples facing challenges stemming from differing expectations. It's perfect to recite together during times of tension, after arguments, or as a regular practice during salah (prayer) or even before sleeping. Making it a shared habit reinforces the idea that you are seeking Allah's help as a team.
How to Read
This dua is a supplication from the Quran itself, so its recitation carries immense weight. Ideally, both husband and wife should recite it together, perhaps after their obligatory prayers or during a quiet moment. Focus on the meaning and the earnestness of your request. Visualize your marriage becoming a source of joy and a model for others. Raising your hands, as is customary during dua, can enhance the sincerity of your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse is a powerful reminder of our ultimate goal in marriage: to build a family that is a source of peace and comfort for one another, and a righteous example for the wider community. By asking Allah to make our spouses and children the 'coolness of our eyes' (قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ), we are asking for contentment, happiness, and relief from worry within the home. Furthermore, the request to be 'an example to the righteous' (لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا) elevates the aspiration of the marriage beyond personal comfort, seeking to establish a household that actively strives for piety and good conduct, inspiring others. Reciting this dua together fosters unity in purpose and a shared reliance on Allah to navigate the complexities of marital life, including those arising from differing views and expectations.