اللَّهُمَّ أَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَأَصْلِحْ ذَاتَ بَيْنِنَا، وَاهْدِنَا سُبُلَ السَّلَامِ، وَنَجِّنَا مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ، وَجَنِّبْنَا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي أَسْمَاعِنَا، وَأَبْصَارِنَا، وَقُلُوبِنَا، وَأَزْوَاجِنَا، وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ.
O Allah, unite our hearts, mend the discord between us, guide us to the paths of peace, deliver us from darkness into light, keep us away from all shameful deeds, whether open or hidden, and bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring. Accept our repentance, for indeed, You are the Accepter of repentance, the Most Merciful.
Allahumma allif bayna qulubina, wa aslih dhata baynina, wahdina subulas-salam, wa najjina minadh-dhulumati ilan-nur, wa jannibnal-fawâhisha ma dhahara minha wa ma batan, wa barik lana fi asma'ina, wa absarina, wa qulubina, wa azwajina, wa dhurriyyatina, wa tub 'alayna, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.
When to Read
This profound dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially after marriage, during times of marital discord, or whenever you wish to invoke Allah's blessings for your union. It's also beneficial for couples preparing for marriage to seek Allah's guidance from the outset. Making it a habit ensures that Allah's protection and guidance are constantly sought for the relationship's well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt conviction. It's best recited in Arabic, paying attention to the pronunciation. You can recite it individually or together as a couple. Raise your hands in supplication as is customary for dua, and then wipe your face with them after finishing. Focus your thoughts on your spouse and the future of your marriage as you supplicate.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's help in fostering love and understanding between spouses ('unite our hearts'), resolving conflicts ('mend the discord between us'), and guiding the couple towards a life of peace and righteousness ('guide us to the paths of peace', 'deliver us from darkness into light'). It also includes protection from sins ('keep us away from all shameful deeds') and blessings upon the entire family, including children ('bless our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses, and our offspring'). It’s a comprehensive plea for a marriage that is pleasing to Allah and brings happiness in this life and the next.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'When any of you prays, let him begin with praising Allah and glorifying Him, then he should ask for the blessings on the Prophet (ﷺ), then he should ask whatever he wishes.' Another version narrated by Abu Dawud says: 'O Allah, unite our hearts, and set right that which is between us; and guide us to the ways of peace; and deliver us from the darkness unto the light; and keep from us shameful deeds, those which are apparent and those which are hidden; and bless our ears, our eyes, our hearts, our wives and our offspring; and accept our repentance; surely You are the Accepter of repentance, the Merciful. And I ask You for Your abundant bounty.'