ุฑูุจููููุง ุขุชูููุง ู ูู ูููุฏูููู ุฑูุญูู ูุฉู ูููููููุฆู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูููุง ุฑูุดูุฏูุง
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair [i.e., all our affairs] right guidance.
Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant when you witness a spouse struggling with addiction. It's a moment that calls for deep reliance on Allah's mercy. You can recite this consistently, especially during times of prayer, after completing your obligatory prayers (salah), or during the blessed times like the last third of the night or between the adhan and iqamah. Seeing your spouse in pain and recognizing the grip addiction has on them is precisely the 'affair' (amr) this ayah speaks of, where you seek Allah's guidance and a path to recovery.
How to Read
Approach this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt conviction. Visualize your spouse finding freedom from addiction and embracing a righteous path. Place your hand on your chest, or on your spouse's chest if they are receptive, and feel the sincerity welling up. Recite it with the understanding that Allah is the ultimate controller of all affairs and the source of all guidance and mercy. Consistency is key, as overcoming addiction is a journey, and your supplication is a vital part of that support system.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication from Surah Al-Kahf, recited by the young believers seeking refuge in Allah, encapsulates a comprehensive plea for divine assistance. It asks for two crucial elements: 'mercy' (rahmah), which encompasses Allah's forgiveness, healing, and support, and 'right guidance' (rushdan), a clear and correct path towards recovery and repentance. For a spouse struggling with addiction, this dua seeks Allah's intervention to break the chains of addiction, guide them towards sincere repentance (tawbah), and illuminate their way back to a life of faith and purpose. Itโs a recognition that human effort alone is insufficient; divine mercy and guidance are paramount.