Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Virtuous and Loving Family Legacy

Marriage & Wedding
QuranQuran 25:74

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ู‡ูŽุจู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ู…ูู†ู’ ุฃูŽุฒู’ูˆูŽุงุฌูู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุฐูุฑู‘ููŠู‘ูŽุงุชูู†ูŽุง ู‚ูุฑู‘ูŽุฉูŽ ุฃูŽุนู’ูŠูู†ู ูˆูŽุงุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ู†ูŽุง ู„ูู„ู’ู…ูุชู‘ูŽู‚ููŠู†ูŽ ุฅูู…ูŽุงู…ู‹ุง

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Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes, and make us leaders of the righteous.

Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imaman

When to Read

This beautiful dua from Surah Al-Furqan is perfect for couples at any stage of their marriage. It's especially fitting to recite during significant moments: after nikah, before or after the birth of a child, during times of family planning, or simply as a regular supplication during your daily prayers. It's a way to consciously ask Allah to bless your union and lineage with righteousness and peace.

How to Read

Recite this ayah with sincerity and conviction, picturing the virtuous family you wish to build. Raise your hands in supplication as you would during any other personal dua. It can be recited individually by either spouse, or together as a couple, strengthening your shared intention. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking for coolness of eyes (meaning joy, peace, and contentment), and for your family to be a beacon of guidance for others.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates profound aspirations for a Muslim family. It asks Allah for: 1) **Comfort for the eyes:** This signifies having spouses and children who are a source of joy, peace, and delight, bringing tranquility to the hearts. It's about a relationship filled with love, respect, and mutual happiness. 2) **Leadership in righteousness:** The request to 'be leaders of the righteous' means aspiring for your family to be pioneers in good deeds, setting an example for others and actively striving to uphold Islamic values. This isn't about arrogance, but about striving for excellence in faith and practice, becoming a positive influence. This dua helps focus the couple's intention on building a family that is not only loving and content but also actively contributes to the betterment of society through righteous actions.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 25:74
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