اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفَقَتَهَا وَمَا فِي رَحِمِهَا. اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا لَنَا وِقَاءً وَاجْعَلْنَا لَهَا رِعَاءً. اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهَا وَبَارِكْ لَهَا فِينَا.
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have decreed for it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have decreed for it. O Allah, I ask You for its provision and what is in its womb. O Allah, make her a protection for us and make us protectors for her. O Allah, bless us in her and bless her in us.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi. Allahumma inni as'aluka nafaqataha wa ma fi rahimiha. Allahumma ij'alha lana wiqa'an waj'alna laha ri'a'an. Allahumma barik lana fiha wa barik laha fina.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited by the man when he has decided to marry a woman, after he has seen her and feels inclined towards her, and before finalizing the marriage contract. It's recited during the proposal stage, as a way to seek Allah's blessing and guidance for this significant step.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt reliance on Allah. Face the Qiblah if possible. Imagine the future of the marriage and ask Allah to bless it. Focus on seeking the good in both the spouse and the potential outcomes of the union, while also seeking protection from any potential harm. Ensure you have a clear intention and are seeking the best for both individuals and the future family.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of seeking Allah's help in establishing a righteous and blessed marriage. It acknowledges that true success and protection come only from Him. By reciting this, one is entrusting the outcome of the proposal and the future marriage to the Almighty, asking for His blessings on the union and on any potential offspring. It is a practice that imbues the marriage with Barakah (blessing) from its very inception, fulfilling the Sunnah of seeking divine assistance in important life decisions.
Source & Authentication
The narration is about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teaching a man who intended to marry a woman to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi. Allahumma inni as'aluka nafaqataha wa ma fi rahimiha. Allahumma ij'alha lana wiqa'an waj'alna laha ri'a'an. Allahumma barik lana fiha wa barik laha fina.' (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have decreed for it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have decreed for it. O Allah, I ask You for its provision and what is in its womb. O Allah, make her a protection for us and make us protectors for her. O Allah, bless us in her and bless her in us.)